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Looking just to get rid of the rake

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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So I spent about 30 minutes this morning at my local 4x4 shop this morning with a jack, a level and a measuring tape. After much deliberation, we decided that I need 1.5 inches at the front to get rid of the rake. Now....I could've swore I'd seen 1.5 inch coil spacers but for some reason, I can't find any! I therefore have a couple of questions for you all-knowledgeable in this matter out there in cyberland.

1) Did we measure wrong...and that's why I can only find 1.75" spacers?
2) Can I stack 2x.75" spacers to add up to 1.5"?
3) Is the 1.75" spacer (or any spacer for that matter) going to sag? ... hopefully to 1.5!

I'm running stock 32's and I don't want to go with a full lift, I just want the Jeep to just look right! Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Do you have an aftermarket bumper?
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Yes, you can stack spacers 2 high.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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As far as I know, the rake is .75", but if you have a big bumper on the front, then that explains the difference.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Actually I don't have an aftermarket bumper. Everything's stock! I also thought that the rake was about .75-1" but we measured it quite a few times and 1.5" was what looked right and level.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JulianK
Actually I don't have an aftermarket bumper. Everything's stock! I also thought that the rake was about .75-1" but we measured it quite a few times and 1.5" was what looked right and level.
You got the JK street rod version!
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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This should do the trick:

http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=2792

Currie 2 1/4" LIFT FRONT LONG TRAVEL LEVELING KIT FOR '07 AND UP JEEP JK WRANGLER FOR UP TO 33" TIRES





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Part #: CE-9802F
Our Price:$289.95
Description: The long travel leveling kit for all models the 2007 and up Jeep JK Wrangler allows you to raise the front of the JK so that it is even with the back, while at the same time increasing the front suspension travel to 9 1/2". This kit includes 2 1/4" coil spring spacers, lower bumpstop extensions - both finished in semi-gloss black powder coat, adjustable extended sway bar links with heim joints and jam nuts, stainless braided extended brake hose kit, all necessary hardware, and detailed installation instructions. When used in conjuction with the CE-9802R JK rear long travel kit, your vehicle can effectively clear 33" tires. Long travel shocks required - sold seperately. See our Rancho and Walker Evans shock options.
Unit of Measure: Each
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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You got the JK street rod version!
LOL...its certainly seems that way! To be honest, it really looks that way to me....I really hate the amount of rake I have. Does anyone know of a 1.5" spacer on the market? I mean other than the ReadyLift kits...they look awesome but I just can't justify that price!

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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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I am also interested in a 1.5" front spacer kit. I have 3/4" spacers installed now and still have a little rake. I do have the back seat removed, damn thing was heavy when I removed it.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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I am also interested in a 1.5" front spacer kit. I have 3/4" spacers installed now and still have a little rake. I do have the back seat removed, damn thing was heavy when I removed it.
What I'll likely do is stack 2x.75" spacers to give me the 1.5" I need. Readylift is the only one who seems to make a spacer (adjustable) to 1.5" but at almost $300 bucks here that's a little pricey, aluminum or not.
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