weight of rear bumper, tire carrier, and 33" tire.....

[ClemsonJeepGC]

is it enough to make the rear of my jeep go down 1"?

I actually want that too happen to get rid of the "rake" and get some wheel base back.

[bryans98tj]

Depending on many factors (brand of tire, carrier, springs, wheel material) will tell how much it drops. I can say it is a safe bet though it will drop an inch. Get a buddy with a tape measure and put it on the wheel then stand on your bumper now. It will give you an idea.

[ClemsonJeepGC]

its rustys springs, this item http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_402_07.htm
and a stock gambler wheel with a 33x12.50 BFG AT.
How much can expect all that to weigh?

[ClemsonJeepGC]

"Accepts up to a 35" spare tire. The 2" receiver hitch is intended for recovery purposes only. Tow rating not applicable."

Does this mean I can't tow a small trailer?

[bryans98tj]

No not really. It just means that they won't be held responsible. Quite a few bumpers out there either have no rating or a very low on. It's mainly a liability thing. People are always trying to tow heavy things with Wranglers so companies cover themselves. I have an Olympic and I got that one because it is rated to pull and I have a small utility trailer for dirt bikes.

[pismo61]

I had a jeeperman bumper with tire carrier 90 lbs.-33x12.5 tire 53 lbs. and the wheel was 25 lbs. Total 168 lbs.

[ClemsonJeepGC]

Originally Posted by pismo61

I had a jeeperman bumper with tire carrier 90 lbs.-33x12.5 tire 53 lbs. and the wheel was 25 lbs. Total 168 lbs.

I dont think my jeep would go down at all with only 168lbs. I'm thinking about switching the back to 2" springs, but I worry the front would sit higher since I don't have a winch.

[spyderbyte]

Why not put a spacer in your front springs? I'd rather raise the front an inch than drop the back.

Just a thought

Spyderbyte

[Max1775]

Originally Posted by spyderbyte

Why not put a spacer in your front springs? I'd rather raise the front an inch than drop the back.

Just a thought

Spyderbyte

Damn good idea, was thinking that myself...

[ClemsonJeepGC]

I dont want a spacer in front for two reasons.....
1. If I lower the back, I will get some wheel base back. I dont like how my rear axle moved forward (looks funny)
2. If I raise the front, I risk having to get longer control arms because of Caster (I may already need to....haven't decided yet....Ill see how my new RE track bar does first) EDIT: The RE Trackbar helped alot.

I can live with out being able to disco (if that is the only way the rear would rub) and I could always get a 1" BL.

[ClemsonJeepGC]

Dare I ask what yall think about spring clamps to lower my jeep 1" in the rear? Of course, this would be a very bad idea when flexing, and it will make the ride stiffer I would think.
Do yall know what springs I could put in the rear that when combined with Rusty's 3" up front will make my jeep level (keep in mind I dont have weight up front from a winch). The rear is 1" higher than the front.