Help with getting a true level lift
04-23-2017, 05:10 AM
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Help with getting a true level lift
My wife has a 14 jku sport. Currently has a 1.5" tf puck leveling kit on it. I'm have a set of 315/70's that are going on with some flat fenders. Doing all this has got me second guessing the leveling kit. As it sits right now with the hard top on and stock bumpers it is half an inch higher in the rear measuring off the pinch seams. With the top off the rake looks stock again. I have looked at the rk 1.5" the aev 2" and everything still seems to have a rake to it. I could get different size pucks but I'm trying to get away from them now and get coils and new shocks. Does anyone have any suggestions on what Setups actually maintain a level look with the top off?
04-23-2017, 05:18 AM
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You could try different lift springs front and rear, 3 in front and 2 in rear for example to keep it level with the top off. JKS makes adjustable coil spacers which would allow you to set the ride height how you like.
04-23-2017, 05:51 AM
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I was trying to stay below 2.25" to keep from having to do control arms and trackbars and stuff. Being that it's my wife I don't want to worry about changing the geometry to much. I'm gonna look into the adjustable coilover spacers.
04-23-2017, 07:43 AM
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JKS ACOS adjustable coil over spacer. Expensive but will do what you are asking.
The only way you are going to get a coil set up that does not change when you remove a big chunk of weight is to run a rate so high there is very little compression at ride height in them. It would be a rough ride.
The only way you are going to get a coil set up that does not change when you remove a big chunk of weight is to run a rate so high there is very little compression at ride height in them. It would be a rough ride.
04-24-2017, 08:21 AM
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JKS does make the ACOS spacers, which are nice but will add height right out of the gate. JKS's JSpec springs are also something for you to consider. They give you a level stance 99% of the time, depending on how your JK is outfitted, and any differences can be corrected with trim spacers instead of full blown pucks. The front springs provide the advertised lift amount, and the rears follow, giving you between 3/4-1" less in the rear than the front. The ride is great and the performance and handling are top notch.
If you're looking to refresh the underside of your Jeep, I'd pick up a basic 2.5" JSpec kit and get yourself a proper suspension system instead of piecing it together. It'll take care of all of the issues you run into with a coil lift in one swoop. It will correct your caster and will provide you with a track bar and all of the necessary brackets to nail all of your alignment. Do it once and do it right, your wife will dig it when it's done.
If you're looking to refresh the underside of your Jeep, I'd pick up a basic 2.5" JSpec kit and get yourself a proper suspension system instead of piecing it together. It'll take care of all of the issues you run into with a coil lift in one swoop. It will correct your caster and will provide you with a track bar and all of the necessary brackets to nail all of your alignment. Do it once and do it right, your wife will dig it when it's done.
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04-25-2017, 12:48 PM
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They don't, 2.5" is as low as they go. Like I said, just a basic JSpec 2.5 kit will do WONDERS for your Jeep. Obviously it's all money, but doing the basics in one shot like that are worthwhile, and you're getting a lot for your money. Road manners are impeccable and you don't any alignment or reliability issues to worry about.
