Hey guy's, I would like to add a leveling kit to my 2018 JK. I live in a condo and would still like to be able to park my Jeep inside. So, that's why I was looking to do just a leveling kit and not a full lift kit. Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

I used a Teraflex 1.5" which gives the longer sway bar links. Now my 2.5" Metalcloack kit and control arms are here for pickup tomorrow so not much more with the levelling kit for me. You will need to get brake line extensions for the rear as a precaution which these are not part of the kit. Almost any levelling kit will suffice as you still end up with the stock springs. If you go higher than 1.5" then I would recommend buying longer shocks.

 

Get the height of your door and go from there. I fit a 4dr on 37's and 3.5" in my standard garage door opening. Tire size is only increase d by half and most lift kits don't measure up.

 

Sounds good, so I'll basically plan on going with a 1.5" kit. Seems like that would be a good fit for my needs. Probably not going to add anything to the back.

 

Wow, has to be kind of tight?

 

37's and 3.5" is snug, but it also fits. You should be building for what you need/ want. Going large isn't the best idea but I'd also hate for you to put on a smidge of a lift then end up buying another lift 3 months down the road.

 

That's probably exactly what I'll do. Lol! But for right now, a small lift/leveling kit seems to be the right way to go.

 

Hey Bluestar, the level kits do add (EG) 1-1/2 to 2" on front and about 1" on the rear. The kit will make your JKU level. If you do the front and don't touch the rear springs then the Jeep will be uphill.

 

So you're saying if I do just the front it won't be level? Curious to hear your thought's on this!

I have a barricade bumper on the front which is obviously heavier than the stock piece. Not really thinking this will make a difference, figured I'd mention it though. Also have just a JK, not a JKU.

Thanks!

 

My take is that when unloaded the rear should be a bit higher than the front -- say 1/2". When loaded with gear in the rear it will be level to slightly low in the rear -- depends on the spring rate and how much weight is added. That's the factory design, same with pickup trucks.

The "leveling" type of lift takes out (most/all) of the rear high when unloaded by raising the front (more than the rear). But when loaded with gear in the rear, it will be nose high.