Suggestions for leveling out

[Byrds8]

Since I installed the steel bumper, my front in dropped about 1/4". Since the Jeep already had some rake, it made it worse. What would you guys suggest on leveling it back out? I am not looking for some crazy lift or anything. Especially something that would cause me to have to get adjustable LCAs to fix caster etc. Just something to make it look better and not change her ride, especially for the worse. Thanks.

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[OrneryBear]

Not sure how much you need in the front, but you could just get a spacer lift kit and only use the fronts. They sell them in small increments like .5" and .75" if you don't need a whole inch or more.

 

[At Risk Ute]

Longer MOPAR LCAs (more for caster / better drivability) and 1” pucks up front. I’ve still got a little rake with 3/4” pucks.

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[kah.mun.rah]

Unless the High Tide already comes with them, maybe swap out with some Rubicon coil springs.

 

[GATORB8]

Unless the High Tide already comes with them, maybe swap out with some Rubicon coil springs.

I think the High Tide is an XR.

 

[Byrds8]

The High Tide is an XR. So even with that, not sure HOW they gave it a 1.5 lift. Was it solely due to springs? Should I just go with a puck up front and be done? Id have to have someone put them on as I have never done it though lol.

As for the MOPAR LCAs, they are already on. It was close to one of the first mods I did. I just dont want to lift to the point I need adjustable to regain caster that I already added with the LCAs.

 

[GATORB8]

The High Tide is an XR. So even with that, not sure HOW they gave it a 1.5 lift. Was it solely due to springs? Should I just go with a puck up front and be done? Id have to have someone put them on as I have never done it though lol.

As for the MOPAR LCAs, they are already on. It was close to one of the first mods I did. I just dont want to lift to the point I need adjustable to regain caster that I already added with the LCAs.

Puck/spacers are 1:1 alteration to ride height at the axle. If you want 1/4", just add 1/4". It's just putting it back where it was, so won't impact anything compared to where it was (other than the slight increase in weight impacting the driving characteristics).

 

[rcadden]

Teraflex has spacers in small heights like this.

https://teraflex.com/jl-jt-0-5-coil-spring-spacer-load-level-kit-front.html

 

[Byrds8]

What would be needed total to level? I know the 1/4 it dropped but had there been no dro what else?

 

[GATORB8]

What would be needed total to level? I know the 1/4 it dropped but had there been no dro what else?

Pull out the old measuring tape. Remember the rake is there so you can carry payload or tongue weight out back.

I wouldn't measure fenders, the rock rails are probably a good spot.

 

[Byrds8]

Pull out the old measuring tape.

Ha. Sad that didn’t dawn on me rofl. Maybe I should just leave it alone then. I don’t tow too often. But the level look looks so much better.

 

[GATORB8]

Ha. Sad that didn’t dawn on me rofl. Maybe I should just leave it alone then. I don’t tow too often. But the level look looks so much better.

Certainly up to you.

Have you had any issues with the front bottoming out when driving?

 

[Byrds8]

Certainly up to you.

Have you had any issues with the front bottoming out when driving?

Nah no bottoming out. Guess I’ll have to think on it some. 1/2” isn’t too much of a lift though so may do it. Who knows lok

 

[Byrds8]

Certainly up to you.

Have you had any issues with the front bottoming out when driving?

Certainly up to you.

Have you had any issues with the front bottoming out when driving?

Measuring from the bottom of the pinch weld? there is about an inch difference between the front and rear. So, I assume, if I put a 1/2" spacer on the front to more level it out, it would look much better and still give a slight rake for any tongue weight on a tow? I also assume with such a small difference, there would be no noticeable difference in driving characteristics.

 

[GATORB8]

Measuring from the bottom of the pinch weld? there is about an inch difference between the front and rear. So, I assume, if I put a 1/2" spacer on the front to more level it out, it would look much better and still give a slight rake for any tongue weight on a tow? I also assume with such a small difference, there would be no noticeable difference in driving characteristics.

Yup.

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