Do Rubicons have a factory rake like the sport?
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JK Newbie
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From: Nashville, TN
Do Rubicons have a factory rake like the sport?
I was thinking of just upgrading to a rubi suspension, but does anyone know if that will level my JKU sport? I know to check the spring rates and obviously I would use a JKUR suspension. Any info would be great!
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Jku sport to Rubicon coils will not level your rig.get a lift kit or a leveling kit from like teraflex you will be happier with it and you won't have to do it twice.welcomed to the forum .I started with a leveling kit then went with 34"tires and then upgraded my lift 2 .5 and yes i went with teraflex and very happy with my end result.good luck.
Last edited by gunbo75; Apr 25, 2013 at 12:32 AM.
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Yes, they sure do. I dont know if some are different then others, but mine sure has a decent rake to it.
It is a bit decieving though. My fenders measure pretty much the same all around (right around 36", going by memory), so when looking right at the tire-to-fender openings it looks fairly level. But, when you stand back and look at the entire vehicle as a whole, it has one hell of a rake to it. And, when measuring from the ground to the rubi rail, the back is nearly an inch higher just in that short distance (again, going by memory).
I believe to truly level the JK, the front fender opening has to have a little more room in it than the rear. Kinda gotta hit a happy medium.
Not very good pics, but they are all I have...
It is a bit decieving though. My fenders measure pretty much the same all around (right around 36", going by memory), so when looking right at the tire-to-fender openings it looks fairly level. But, when you stand back and look at the entire vehicle as a whole, it has one hell of a rake to it. And, when measuring from the ground to the rubi rail, the back is nearly an inch higher just in that short distance (again, going by memory).
I believe to truly level the JK, the front fender opening has to have a little more room in it than the rear. Kinda gotta hit a happy medium.
Not very good pics, but they are all I have...
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Yes ... It is the same rake ...about 1" drop in the front.
So, the springs won't do anything for you. Easiest way to correct is to get a 1" spacer...$50 or less.
So, the springs won't do anything for you. Easiest way to correct is to get a 1" spacer...$50 or less.
Last edited by nickcoleman; Apr 28, 2013 at 04:48 AM.
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Mine is 2013 a 2-door Rubicon. It had a slight nose down rake. I think the unlimited is a little more pronounced because it's longer.
Measuring from the ground to the fender lip thru the center of the wheels, the measurements were identical. Measuring from the ends of the pinch seams, it was .75" lower in the front. What that means is the fenders are not where to measure as they are different and will measure the same even though it is lower in the front.
I didn't want to go with a lift but wanted it to look level, so...
I installed a .75" front spring spacer from Daystar and that did the job. Easy and inexpensive solution to getting rid of the rake.
Measuring from the ground to the fender lip thru the center of the wheels, the measurements were identical. Measuring from the ends of the pinch seams, it was .75" lower in the front. What that means is the fenders are not where to measure as they are different and will measure the same even though it is lower in the front.
I didn't want to go with a lift but wanted it to look level, so...
I installed a .75" front spring spacer from Daystar and that did the job. Easy and inexpensive solution to getting rid of the rake.