Leveling after a heavy bumper install

[asmith1923]

All, first if this is a duplicate I apologize, I searched but couldn’t find anything here.

I installed the Smittybilt winch and bumper and removed the spare tire. What I ended up with was the front is 1 5/8” lower than the front. Otherwise, I’m a stock 19 JLUR.

My next mod is to install the MOPAR 2” lift, but I’m concerned about the hot rod rake. What size spring spacers would you recommend to correct my problem? Or should I buy the kit and buy two front 3 1/2” aftermarket lift springs to install with the kit?

I’m think the later will leave me with the original spring rate, instead of the loaded OE spring rate with the spacer option.

Thoughts?

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Tony
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[JTCO]

Best thing to do is install the lift first, then measure and see where you're at. Also keep in mind that springs can sag over time even more. I tend to remember most JK guys having good luck with a 3/4" spacer on top of the springs after installing a winch and bumper.

[asmith1923]

Yeah, I figured you’d say that. The right solution isn’t always the easiest. I was hoping for a short cut to keep me from having to disassemble everything twice.





Tony
19 JLUR Mojito!

[JTCO]

Yeah, I figured you’d say that. The right solution isn’t always the easiest. I was hoping for a short cut to keep me from having to disassemble everything twice.





Tony
19 JLUR Mojito!

If you have a good cordless impact, it's not all that bad getting the springs out a second time, especially when you've already done it once.

[asmith1923]

If you have a good cordless impact, it's not all that bad getting the springs out a second time, especially when you've already done it once.

Thank you. I just picked up the Milwaukee ratchet, so I should be good to go.
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Tony
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[OverlanderJL]

Thank you. I just picked up the Milwaukee ratchet, so I should be good to go.
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Tony
19 JLUR Mojito!

That might be tough on some of the suspension bolts. It’s rather small.


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[asmith1923]

Yeah, I was surprised that they didn’t sell an 18 or 20 volt. Hell, Dewalt doesn’t even make one. But this little 12v did great swapping out my rear bumper



Tony
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[OverlanderJL]

Yeah, I was surprised that they didn’t sell an 18 or 20 volt. Hell, Dewalt doesn’t even make one. But this little 12v did great swapping out my rear bumper



Tony
19 JLUR Mojito!

That little ratchet is great, just not for suspension bolts.


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[Piginajeep]

That little ratchet is great, just not for suspension bolts.


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Yeah but I’ll get them close enough to use the torque wrench on.

[asmith1923]

Yeah but I’ll get them close enough to use the torque wrench on.

Agreed. I’m on the cusp of placing my lift order now, just trying to decide between Mopar and metal cloak (not sure if dual rate springs is worth the extra cash for a 90/10 rock crawler). I will be googling proper torque on each component!!



Tony
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