I've read up on many old posts trying to help me decide between the 3/4 and 1 3/4" Daystar level/lifts. I'm not looking for much lift, just want to keep the Jeep about the same after a shrockworks front bumper and winch. I don't mind the factory rake, in fact, I've heard people say it helps a bit with gas mileage. The Jeep engineers gave the JK a rake for a reason I guess.
Anyone have pictures of the 3/4" or 1 3/4" installed with factory Rubicon tires and rims? I'd move up to the 1 3/4" lift, but I don't want my factory wheels to look to small. I plan on keeping the stock Rubicon tire size.
I'd appreciate any thoughts or pictures!
Thanks,
Nathan

 

if you plan on keeping your jeep looking stock, the 3/4" spacers will help make up the difference well. typically, you can expect to see about a 1/2" loss or just a tad more in height after adding heavy bumpers/winch.

 

When I installed my winch and bumper I lost 1/2-3/4" in the front. I installed a set of TJ front springs and this corrected the issue taking me back to a stock stance. Also with them being a firmer spring they are better able to handle the weight and compensate for the handling of the bumper (reducing body roll, dive when braking, etc...). If I wanted to level it out now, I think I would probably need about 1.75" of spacing.