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14/56 to 17/59 spring swap, spacer too?

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Old May 7, 2018 | 06:04 PM
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Default 14/56 to 17/59 spring swap, spacer too?

Will be changing my 14/56 springs to a set of 17/59 I picked up. Seems from my reading I will gain 1 to 1.5 inches or so. My question is I was thinking of adding an additional 1/2" spacer in front to eliminate rake? Any thoughts if this should be fine. I already have the Rubicon shocks on.
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Old May 7, 2018 | 06:36 PM
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I went from 14/55 to 18/59 and added TF leveling kit 4 1" spacers in front and 2 1" in rear with Rubi shocks for many miles and no problems.
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Old May 7, 2018 | 06:40 PM
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Old May 7, 2018 | 06:48 PM
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Great, I just need to decide do I want a 1/2, 3/4 or 1" spacer in front then to get as close to level as I can. Not looking for addtional height beyond what I get from the springs just level.
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Old May 7, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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Great, I just need to decide do I want a 1/2, 3/4 or 1" spacer in front then to get as close to level as I can. Not looking for addtional height beyond what I get from the springs just level. Am I reading right did you add 4 spacers to front and 2 in the rear?
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Old May 8, 2018 | 02:20 AM
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Yup! This kit.

https://www.amazon.com/Teraflex-1155200-FRONT-LEVELING-SWAYBAR/dp/B007CISU6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525774349&sr=8-1&keywords=teraflex+leveling+kit
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Old May 8, 2018 | 02:24 AM
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You can also run this kit...https://www.amazon.com/EVO-1095-1-5-HD-Leveling-Kit/dp/B00TEA12UO/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1525774911&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=evo+lefeling+kit
I am running those 2" coils from kit with 59 coils and 2" spacer in rear now. What size tires are you running or want to run?
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Old May 8, 2018 | 05:03 AM
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33's are my goal. Problem is I like the stock wheels and not a fan of spacers. It's a Backcountry so it came with 265/70/17
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Old May 8, 2018 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JKcity
33's are my goal. Problem is I like the stock wheels and not a fan of spacers. It's a Backcountry so it came with 265/70/17
I ran stock wheels and those tires. I'll try to find some pics later for you.
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Old May 8, 2018 | 05:16 AM
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Next to stock Rubicon 2 dr


Next to stock Sport 2 dr


Next to stock Sport 2 dr


Next to stock Rubicon 2 dr
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