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Old 04-05-2009, 05:50 PM
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Wandering how I can lower my jk rear end to level the jeep out. I don't have a lift it's stock.
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Originally Posted by SONIC
1) its a jeep.
lowering should NEVER be considered

heres an idea...
2) RAISE the front to match the back

there are a ton of 3/4-1 inch spacers that will get the job done
teraflex and daystar come to mind
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Deflate the rear tires...

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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Deflate the rear tires...
Don't deflate the rear tires. You are trying to drop it about 3/4-1 inch. Deflating the tires this much will definitely cause uneven wear and quite possibly a blowout.

Lift the front using spacers. They are cheap and you can put them in yourself in your driveway or have a professional do it.
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Originally Posted by 4x4jkx
Don't deflate the rear tires. You are trying to drop it about 3/4-1 inch. Deflating the tires this much will definitely cause uneven wear and quite possibly a blowout.

Lift the front using spacers. They are cheap and you can put them in yourself in your driveway or have a professional do it.
oh boy please tell me you know he was kidding........

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How about putting 33s on the front and 31s on the back?
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only thins is to cut the rear springs...which you should never do!!

So I suggest is to buy spacers for the front and raise the front.

I believe most lift companies make such as Full traction, daystar, etc.

depends on how mcuh you are off..perhaps a 1" spacers??

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Wandering how I can lower my jk rear end to level the jeep out. I don't have a lift it's stock.
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Originally Posted by SONIC
1) its a jeep.
lowering should NEVER be considered

heres an idea...
2) RAISE the front to match the back

there are a ton of 3/4-1 inch spacers that will get the job done
teraflex and daystar come to mind
X3, cheapest and easiest option.
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drop it like it's hot yo! and then get some 22" spinnas fool!
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Originally Posted by Gravel Gertie
How about putting 33s on the front and 31s on the back?


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