3/4" OR 1" Coil spacers?
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JK Junkie
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From: HAWAII
3/4" OR 1" Coil spacers?
Hello all,
I am need of your advice(s). I currently have a 1" BL with 33's tires. I want to level the Jeep by raising the front end with spacers. I am also still using the factory bumper. I have read numerous threads where fellow Jk'rs were able to use 3/4" spacers to eliminated the rake. However, after measuring my Jeep; the difference between the front & rear fender gap is 1 5/16" (the measurement was taken at center point from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender flare). Simple mathematics leads me to believe that getting 1" spacers will do the job, but again, mathematics and actual application are two different things...Any help will be greatly appreciated...Please advise, thanks all
I am need of your advice(s). I currently have a 1" BL with 33's tires. I want to level the Jeep by raising the front end with spacers. I am also still using the factory bumper. I have read numerous threads where fellow Jk'rs were able to use 3/4" spacers to eliminated the rake. However, after measuring my Jeep; the difference between the front & rear fender gap is 1 5/16" (the measurement was taken at center point from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender flare). Simple mathematics leads me to believe that getting 1" spacers will do the job, but again, mathematics and actual application are two different things...Any help will be greatly appreciated...Please advise, thanks all
Last edited by aldaman; Oct 4, 2008 at 04:24 PM.
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JK Super Freak
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From: Lawrenceville, NJ
1) Find a flat place on the truck, a slider, the roof, whatever....put a level on it....the bubble should float to the rear end of the truck if the front is low.
2) Measure the front of the truck's distance from the ground...any where that is reproducible, say the bottom of the bumper to the ground, etc.
3) Lift the front end with a jack, a couple of patient friends, etc....UNTIL the bubble is centered in the level (The level is level...)
4) Measure the new height at the same point as the first time (In step #2)
5) Compare the two heights...the DIFFERENCE between them, is the thickness of the spacer you need.
6) Consider that the JK is DESIGNED to run with a nose down attitude, and the that steering geometry, braking, load handling, ability to climb hills, etc...will be compromised by making an aesthetic albeit non-mechanically sound, change.
2) Measure the front of the truck's distance from the ground...any where that is reproducible, say the bottom of the bumper to the ground, etc.
3) Lift the front end with a jack, a couple of patient friends, etc....UNTIL the bubble is centered in the level (The level is level...)
4) Measure the new height at the same point as the first time (In step #2)
5) Compare the two heights...the DIFFERENCE between them, is the thickness of the spacer you need.
6) Consider that the JK is DESIGNED to run with a nose down attitude, and the that steering geometry, braking, load handling, ability to climb hills, etc...will be compromised by making an aesthetic albeit non-mechanically sound, change.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Essex, MD
When I installed a set of 3/4" spacers up front, there was still a slight rake. If you want it perfectly level, go with the 1" spacers up front. It also depends on how your jeep sits now....some people have even put 1 3/4" spacers up front to level it out.
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From: Niagara, New York
I agree with TEEJ on his procudre there, quick & easy. 
mine has a slight forward rake. They all squat on the rear end under power, so ifit sits perfectly level in the driveway, it'll be a little nose high when your driving it. I just dont like it when i see a Jeep with the nose sticking up to high in the front, looks funny to me.
mine has a slight forward rake. They all squat on the rear end under power, so ifit sits perfectly level in the driveway, it'll be a little nose high when your driving it. I just dont like it when i see a Jeep with the nose sticking up to high in the front, looks funny to me.
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JK Junkie
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From: HAWAII
1) Find a flat place on the truck, a slider, the roof, whatever....put a level on it....the bubble should float to the rear end of the truck if the front is low.
2) Measure the front of the truck's distance from the ground...any where that is reproducible, say the bottom of the bumper to the ground, etc.
3) Lift the front end with a jack, a couple of patient friends, etc....UNTIL the bubble is centered in the level (The level is level...)
4) Measure the new height at the same point as the first time (In step #2)
5) Compare the two heights...the DIFFERENCE between them, is the thickness of the spacer you need.
6) Consider that the JK is DESIGNED to run with a nose down attitude, and the that steering geometry, braking, load handling, ability to climb hills, etc...will be compromised by making an aesthetic albeit non-mechanically sound, change.
2) Measure the front of the truck's distance from the ground...any where that is reproducible, say the bottom of the bumper to the ground, etc.
3) Lift the front end with a jack, a couple of patient friends, etc....UNTIL the bubble is centered in the level (The level is level...)
4) Measure the new height at the same point as the first time (In step #2)
5) Compare the two heights...the DIFFERENCE between them, is the thickness of the spacer you need.
6) Consider that the JK is DESIGNED to run with a nose down attitude, and the that steering geometry, braking, load handling, ability to climb hills, etc...will be compromised by making an aesthetic albeit non-mechanically sound, change.
I agree with TEEJ on his procudre there, quick & easy.
mine has a slight forward rake. They all squat on the rear end under power, so ifit sits perfectly level in the driveway, it'll be a little nose high when your driving it. I just dont like it when i see a Jeep with the nose sticking up to high in the front, looks funny to me.
mine has a slight forward rake. They all squat on the rear end under power, so ifit sits perfectly level in the driveway, it'll be a little nose high when your driving it. I just dont like it when i see a Jeep with the nose sticking up to high in the front, looks funny to me.
.....Thanks for all the replies...I think I will just go with the 3/4" spacers...The JK may still have a slight rake, but shouldnt be that noticable + like what was mentioned before it may squat under power and with rear passengers or added gear it may even out the look....Thanks again..
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Surrey,B.C. Canada
I'm been reading on here for some time now and I don't understand why Jeeps nose dive
My Jeep has a perfect level I've measured and measured and still the same
Is my Jeep screwed up
or just lucky it runs level.I have no bumper(stubby) yet,but I'm sure that will change the rake a little when I do
So when I do then the 3/4" should level it out,thanks for the help guys
My Jeep has a perfect level I've measured and measured and still the same
Is my Jeep screwed up
or just lucky it runs level.I have no bumper(stubby) yet,but I'm sure that will change the rake a little when I doSo when I do then the 3/4" should level it out,thanks for the help guys
