How to tell if my front & rear are level with a lifted & winch, etc?

[laueddy]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 2.5" EVO lift on my JLU Rubicon, but the only other major mod which would affect it's weight would be my heavier bumper and winch at the front? So, my assumption is my front is probably sitting slightly lower than the back. Anyone have a suggestion on a reliable way to measure that?

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[Chocolate Thunder]

A level.

 

[MarkY3130]

I suggest not worrying about it. If it doesn’t quickly grab your eye as out of level then it’s close enough.

 

[Jeepney18]

If it helps, I asked the store if I needed a spacer for my bumper/winch and he asked which bumper and winch I got and said I didn't need one.

 

[Aloha Offroad]

As said above, if it doesn't immediately grab your attention, it probably isn't noticeable. If it does (and you didn't get pre and post-winch measurements) you can try the level. I know another member on this forum said he noticed that his headlights were aimed at different points before and after the winch settled and caused sag.

 

[laueddy]

As said above, if it doesn't immediately grab your attention, it probably isn't noticeable. If it does (and you didn't get pre and post-winch measurements) you can try the level. I know another member on this forum said he noticed that his headlights were aimed at different points before and after the winch settled and caused sag.

I just came up with the idea. Anyway, the reason is that I plan on doing some towing, and people are suggesting to put in some Air springs helper to prevent sagging. So, I am thinking if my front end is already lower than the back, then might be able to get by without without installing these Air big helper springs
Anyway, I came up with an idea, I opened one of my Jeep side Profile photo in Photoshop. Then find out the angle between the leveled ground of the Jeep and other part of the Jeep which should be paralleled and level. Turned out the the front is a little lower at 0.62 degree. Using the 118.4in wheel base to calculate, I think my Jeep is at 1.28" higher.

 

[Nick p]

As you have a Rubicon could you not just measure the distance between the rock rail and the ground front and rear, do both sides and average it if you like. The Rubicon high fenders always give the impression of more lift at the front.

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