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16-17/60 Rubicon Springs Question

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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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I have a stock '12 JK Sport with 14/55 springs. Currently the front rake is just over 1" lower than the rear. I have a set of Rubicon 16-17/60 springs. Do you think these Rubi springs would level it out or would it still have a slight rake to it? Thanks.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Prolly want 18s togo w 60. 19 if u get bumper or winch. Just do fronts 16 17 first ....then check your rake

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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 04:53 AM
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This is mine after adding front 17s only. I replaced 14s.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by lowendrider
This is mine after adding front 17s only. I replaced 14s.
How much did it raise the front?
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SWAMP RAT
How much did it raise the front?
I can't say for sure because I forgot to take a before measurement. I can tell you that it was significant. After adding a bumper/winch combo weighing about 120lbs, I still have no rake. Another before and after bumper winch...
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Going from a 14 to 16/17 on front should get you about 1/2 - 3/4 inch. I would wait on the rears until after the fronts are installed because going from 55 to 60 (max spring rate) will probably be about 1 1/4.I had 17/59 on JKU with 3" level up front & 2" on rear and it sat level.Once I installed winch on front it sagged 1/4". I installed 18's on front and it picked it back up level. Hope this helps.
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