Reliable method to measure height/rake?

[stevieb92]

What is the most reliable method to measure the height/rake of the JL? When I installed my new springs on my JLUR, I went from the floor to the body mount bolt flat washer at the four corners. Curious what method everyone else uses or used?

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[tonygiotta]

I measure from the seam between the upper and lower pieces of the fender flares. Metal straight edge gets wedged in the seam with a level stuck to the top of it, yardstick gets pressed against the tire in line with the hub center. The spot where the leveled straight edge meets the yardstick is my measurement.

I use this method regularly for setting my coilovers as I add equipment to my Jeep. Seems to be pretty accurate as a reference point for height and visually for setting rake. I guess the measurement could be thrown off if you have damaged/dislodged your flares, but it has served me well so far.