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Not Happy with the Rake of my Rancho Leveling Kit

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Old 09-04-2014, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kylelever
Has someone mentioned measuring the frame or pinch seam? I have a 2.5 Rough Country and although the front fender measures higher, the pinch seem measured the same height in the front and rear. The rear fenders sit lower than the front.

Yes this is understood but I just want it to look like its level in the end. The front is higher but then again a lot of jeeps look level when the space between the tire and fender is close to equal front and back
Old 09-04-2014, 06:14 PM
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I measured my Jeep using the front and rear of the Rubicon rock slider as a reference. The front of the rail is exactly one inch lower than the rear. The flare/tire gap measured the same front and rear.
Old 09-06-2014, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
I measured my Jeep using the front and rear of the Rubicon rock slider as a reference. The front of the rail is exactly one inch lower than the rear. The flare/tire gap measured the same front and rear.
Yeah that's a good way to measure. Rock rails are a good visual point. It's still taking a dump man I gotta get this fixed by next weekend.

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Old 09-06-2014, 06:37 PM
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That's how the lift kit is designed???? Rancho ? That rear end looks stock height. They make good products . I love my new shocks

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Old 09-07-2014, 06:10 AM
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The rear has a .75" spacer on the 4 door.



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That's how the lift kit is designed???? Rancho ? That rear end looks stock height. They make good products . I love my new shocks
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The rear has a .75" spacer on the 4 door.

it needs another 1/2 " + to level it ??
btw your shocks improved my ride 100%

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Old 09-07-2014, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepmojo
it needs another 1/2 " + to level it ??
btw your shocks improved my ride 100%
My jeep came with short 53 springs. I gotta put either the 59s or 60s on the rear for this kit to make any difference. It's not Ranchos fault at all. The kit was designed for those taller sized springs.
Just kinda bummed that I have to do the back all over again. Sucks that I always have to learn the hard way. Front brake pads are gone too so I might as well knock that out at the same time.
Old 09-14-2014, 10:32 AM
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So I threw on the 59aa springs and it came out perfectly, and now the shocks work correctly. Its much more smooth of a ride.

I like the look because its still a DD but its lost the rental jeep look. Its good to know that can can still upgrade to bigger tars in the future too. This mod thing is getting addictive. I threw on some hawk brake pads on the front at the same time I did the springs in the back and I have to say they work very well. Thanks to rancho for this great product PLUS the great rebate and thanks to that rancho rep dude on here, and all of you guys for your help.


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Nice work. I'm glad the 59 springs worked for you.
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Nice!!!! Glad it worked out.



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