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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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So I have a 2013 unlimited 4 door and im replacing my stock coils/pucks(2.5) with 2.5 rk coils. My front is about 1/4 inch lower than the rear now. Will the rk 2.5 springs even this out. I dont want ANY rake. I would like for the front to sit 1/2 inch higher. Will the springs accomplish this or do I need to get a small spacer for the front?
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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I put on their 2.5" max travel kit, has the 2.5 coils, my front end is 1/2" higher than my rear
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Perfect. Do you have any pics?
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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there she is
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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I just installed RK 2.5 springs last weekend and my front end is at least 1/2" higher than my back (no tire carrier and no muffler, AEV front/rear bumper). I got about 2.5-3" rear lift, 4" front lift

I was actually kind of disappointed because I was looking for a slight rake, or at least be even - but certainly not my front to be higher. I almost wonder if I should get 3.5 rear springs or spacers for the rear..
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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the front will settle a bit.. im thinking when i put on my front bumper in a couple weeks ill be rolling level. when you first put them in you will have a reverse rake for a bit till the springs settle
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by woode87
I just installed RK 2.5 springs last weekend and my front end is at least 1/2" higher than my back (no tire carrier and no muffler, AEV front/rear bumper). I got about 2.5-3" rear lift, 4" front lift

I was actually kind of disappointed because I was looking for a slight rake, or at least be even - but certainly not my front to be higher. I almost wonder if I should get 3.5 rear springs or spacers for the rear..
You definitely do not want to install the 3.5" springs in the rear. That would make you sit so uneven it isn't even funny. Give it some time to settle and you will be happy.

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the front will settle a bit.. im thinking when i put on my front bumper in a couple weeks ill be rolling level. when you first put them in you will have a reverse rake for a bit till the springs settle
You must be a busy man since you haven't gotten that bumper on yet lol. The bumper will definitely help level it out.
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