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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Default Front Spacer only issues

Considering installing 1 3/4" front coil spacers only on my 2 door Rubicon. This looks like it would level the stance out. Is there any issues or problems I should be aware of if I go this route?
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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1.75" in front might be a little too much... I have a 2dr Rubi with 1.75" front and 1" rear and it sits pretty much level...

I did not add bumpstop spacers or longer shocks - no problems.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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granted mine is an X but I just installed 1 3/4" spacers up front yesterday and was planning on just staying with that but it ended up being a little too high in the front and so i added the rear 1 3/4" spacer and I still have the rake. I might swap out the rear for a 1" like 08rubijk said. that should level her out. The front took like 45min to an hour, not hard what so ever.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Here's a pic of my unlimited with just a 1" front spacer....No issues with the install, straight forward install with no other adjustments needed...



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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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yeah 1-3/4" might be a bit too much....but I do have some for sale if you're interested!

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-suspension-112/1-3-4-front-coil-spacers-68837/
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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So, unless I'm wrong, a simple 3/4 to 1" spacer in from will reduct the "rake" ona JK Unlimited. No shock extensions or brake line extension needed?
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-linux
So, unless I'm wrong, a simple 3/4 to 1" spacer in from will reduct the "rake" ona JK Unlimited. No shock extensions or brake line extension needed?
Correct. I chose the 1" rather than the 3/4" spacer because I plan on installing an aftermarket front stubby bumper. Probably will be going with the shrockworks stubby unless something better comes along...
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepnxj3
granted mine is an X but I just installed 1 3/4" spacers up front yesterday and was planning on just staying with that but it ended up being a little too high in the front and so i added the rear 1 3/4" spacer and I still have the rake. I might swap out the rear for a 1" like 08rubijk said. that should level her out. The front took like 45min to an hour, not hard what so ever.
Remove your spring isolator [rear] its about a 1/2" than you will be close to level. I have the same set-up and that what I did.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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Good thinking. I never thought about that. I might give that a try. Thanks!
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Default 3/4" Spacer

I just did the 3/4" up front and left the factory isolator in and it is perfect. I have the stock bumper with a winch plate (no winch yet). With the weight of a winch on the front it will be perfectly level. Here are some shots and a link to the write up:









https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/installing-%BE%94-leveling-kit-hella-500ffs-custom-reverse-lights-69792/
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