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How to fix front rake?

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Do your homework.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...t=reverse+rake

I just ordered a set of Rubi springs for the rear to try and bring it back up.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Check this out:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...t=reverse+rake

I would recommend the spacer on the front. I'm buying some Rubi rear coils now to compensate.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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For those of you that are having a problem: Are you using HD springs? I have a RC 2.5 BB and was just talking to David at Northridge. He suggested I put the teraflex 3 inch springs on to fix my problem of the front end sagging about an inch. Also, my front bumper and winch are an extra 233 pounds on the front of the jeep. Obviously, it will compress the teraflex springs as well. My stock springs are hurting, looked at them and they are really compressed.

Last edited by 07WrangX; Apr 16, 2008 at 06:55 PM.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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here is mine.

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Got the OME 615 coils from Northridge. They lifted the front up an inch over where it was sitting. Now the front is only .5 lower than the rear, even with the 233 lb bumper and winch combo. Looks perfect!
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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I have 2.5 front spacers for sale. If anyone is interested, PM me.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 07WrangX
here is mine.

Looks really nice. Nice painted snorkel.
any problems with rust on your bumper?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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No rust problems. I make sure that I re paint it with bumper coating if it gets rubbed.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Put gas in it.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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front down rake is good for fuel economy why get rid of it
it also keeps the vehicle optimally balanced for driving down the highway
for handling and steering response
front down is better than front up
fix that rake and put 5 people in and a full tank with say 100lbs in rear for weight and see how she sits then uhm front up?
god luck but a level vehicle isn't the best thing.
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