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JKU 3.5" Rock Krawler Not level

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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 06:45 PM
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Default JKU 3.5" Rock Krawler Not level

I recently purchased a 2013 JKU Sahara with a 3.5" Rock Krawler mid flex installed, I would like it so sit level. Is it adviced to add a .75" -1" leveling kit in addition to the lift? Or so there a better way to level it out?

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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 04:29 AM
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Take a minute to fill out your profile so people can reference what equipment you're working with.

Do you plan to add any additional weight to the jeep (bumpers, winch, sliders, etc), or is it going to stay in its current form for a decent while? If you have any plans for change, I'd wait till after those, otherwise just level it out if it bothers you that much.
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 05:51 AM
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Front? If so just wait. The rear coils are rather soft and will settle.
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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Yes the front sits lower, I do not plan on adding much more weight... The lift was installed about 4k miles ago, how long does it settle for?
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 08:18 AM
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Yeah to be honest mine are still sitting higher than the front after 5k miles and a few wheeling trips. 200ish pounds of stuff in the trunk, back seat in, Genright carrier (19 lbs), and CC rear bumper (no additional weight since the crossmember was cut off). Front has a CC bumper too, so no real added weight there, and a PowerPlant (maybe 80 lbs?). It's noticeably lower in the front. Doesn't bother me since it sits level when I accelerate. Might toss a .5" spacer once it warms up.

The front definitely settled a little, but back is still just as high as it was before. This is also why I haven't installed new rear coil perches...I don't want to sit any higher in the rear.
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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plans to throw a tire carrier on the rear? That would make a big difference. Looks like you have the nice streamlined look at the moment.
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tewert
Yes the front sits lower, I do not plan on adding much more weight... The lift was installed about 4k miles ago, how long does it settle for?
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Kind of looks like you have that street rod look going on.

Throw some smaller tires in the rear and that oughta level right out.
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