What Rake?
JK Jedi
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Colorado
I never had any concern about the suspension on my JK but keep reading people talking about leveling or canceling "rake" on their JK's. For a bike guy like me rake is totally different so I measured my Jeep and found that my stock suspension (which will be changed in a week or so) sits 1/2" higher in the front than the rear. SO NO RAKE OR SAG AND IS NOT LOWER.
Do others here have front ends that sit lower or do you simply not like the hood angle? I have nothing to level out as the front fenders are higher than the rear.
Do others here have front ends that sit lower or do you simply not like the hood angle? I have nothing to level out as the front fenders are higher than the rear.
I don't have a noticeable rake on mine either (haven't measured though). Seems that the rake is more pronounced on Unlimiteds, and definitely a factor with heavier after market bumpers/winches.
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Roanoke,TX
I had read that there were something like 20 different springs for the JK, so that should be taken into account
it really seems like some had quite a bit of rake, some had none
mine sat completely level after adding a xhd bumper and winch, still sits level with my lift
it really seems like some had quite a bit of rake, some had none
mine sat completely level after adding a xhd bumper and winch, still sits level with my lift
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The front of our JK is about 3/4" lower than the back. When we inquired about it the dealer told us that a small amount of rake is built into the Jeep allowing the rear to be slightly higher so it will settle a bit to level out when towing. I don't know if this is true. Just what I was told.
