Factory Rake - Any real advantages?
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Factory Rake - Any real advantages?
I'm about to step up to my first lift (Tera!) and was asked today if I want to maintain rake.
Is there any aerodynamic/performance/mechanical advantage to the rake? Thoughts anyone?
Is there any aerodynamic/performance/mechanical advantage to the rake? Thoughts anyone?
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I think that the Rake on the JK is a conspiracy between Chrysler and the Urethane and Coil spring industry. Designed for the sole purpose of separating the consumer from their hard earned cash.
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I do not know for certain, but there almost certainly has to be some reason the JK engineers raked the front. My guess would be to improve fuel economy.
When I installed my lift (Rough Country) it leveled my Jeep. And I haven't looked back since.
I say level it.
When I installed my lift (Rough Country) it leveled my Jeep. And I haven't looked back since.
I say level it.
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I'm sure this is not the reason for the amount of rake the stock JK has, but it certainly is a consequence of eliminating the rake ... hood flap! Do away with the factory rake and you loose downforce on the hood, and then the hood flaps like a big bird at 80+ mph. There are other ways to eliminate hood flap than increasing rake though. There are a few companies make stonger hood latch straps that don't have as much stretch in them.
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The rake is there for the sleek high performance aerodynamics that have been a mainstay of the jeep wrangler over the years. The 0-60mph 60second barrier prolly wouldn't have ever been broken without it.
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