Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Need help with choosing leveling kit.

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-12-2015 | 05:48 PM
  #1  
DiamondPlate JK's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Ocala, FL
Post Need help with choosing leveling kit.

Currently running 17/58 springs with red shocks and would like to look for a leveling kit/ budget boost that would provide .25-.50 inch in the rear and 1.25-1.5 inch in the front on top of my current springs. I am aware of Teraflex's 2"/1", Rock Krawler's 1.75"/.75" budget boost, Rugged Ridge, and Quadratec Maximim Duty but feel these options would be too much for my liking. If anyone has any dimensions on the height amount they gained using these spacers lifts please provide. If I can't find one of these options of use I'll will just put my .75 Daystar spacers back into front to rid of the take. Any info will be of use to me.

Last edited by DiamondPlate JK; 06-12-2015 at 06:57 PM.
Old 06-13-2015 | 05:38 AM
  #2  
Kojack's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 20
From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Default

I have the teraflex 2/1" leveling lift. I love it, with both spacers in front and the spacer in the rear it sits perfect in my eye. You could try using just one spacer from the TF kit in the front and rear to see how you like it. or, just put on spacer in front. The good thing about the TF leveling is you can adjust it to what you want.

Go to show your mangos in the show and tell section, you can see how my jeep sits in there.
Old 06-13-2015 | 09:12 AM
  #3  
D_engel's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,539
Likes: 2
From: Tempe AZ
Default

How about you buy a .25-.5" spacer for the rear and a 1.25-1.5" spacer for the front. It should give you about .25-.5" of lift in the rear, and 1.25-1.5" of lift in the front.
Old 06-13-2015 | 12:15 PM
  #4  
Emptied Each Pocket's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Default

If 2/1 would be too much, why not just do a .75 up front and not mess with the rear? That would fix the rake, which seems to be the only thing you want to address ?
Old 06-13-2015 | 01:13 PM
  #5  
webejeepin's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 0
From: Ontario Canada
Default

When I had my Stock 16 / 58 springs on my JKU I installed the TF 2 / 1 spacer lift. Levelled the Jeep perfectly, bang on.....and I pretty fussy about details. Great product, good price no change in OE right height.
Old 06-13-2015 | 01:27 PM
  #6  
Emptied Each Pocket's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by webejeepin
When I had my Stock 16 / 58 springs on my JKU I installed the TF 2 / 1 spacer lift. Levelled the Jeep perfectly, bang on.....and I pretty fussy about details. Great product, good price no change in OE right height.
Your ride height should have increased 1.5". Am I missing something?
Old 06-13-2015 | 01:37 PM
  #7  
Kojack's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 20
From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Default

maybe he meant ride quality.
Old 06-13-2015 | 04:25 PM
  #8  
webejeepin's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 0
From: Ontario Canada
Default

Originally Posted by Kojack
maybe he meant ride quality.
My multi-tasking fail LOL!

Thanks Kojack yes....he meant ride quality.

I found the TF level kit to not only level but add a nice touch off lift as others said.

Cheers
Old 06-13-2015 | 05:41 PM
  #9  
Emptied Each Pocket's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Default

Ah makes sense.
Old 06-14-2015 | 02:15 AM
  #10  
Kojack's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 20
From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Default

Originally Posted by webejeepin
My multi-tasking fail LOL!

Thanks Kojack yes....he meant ride quality.

I found the TF level kit to not only level but add a nice touch off lift as others said.

Cheers
I love how my jeep sits rides, looks, handles etc with my teraflex kit. I did add some control arms and Monroe reflex monotubes as well. I was right at the edge of in spec with caster so I added arms to get back to spec. My jeep is perfect where it needs to be for us. I also added airbags in the rear for trailering our camper or taking big loads.


Quick Reply: Need help with choosing leveling kit.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:00 AM.