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02-27-2009, 01:31 PM
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Which Daystar lift makes JK "Totally Level"?
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02-27-2009, 01:59 PM
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everyone has a different opinion of what looks "totally level". For me, the stock rake looked fine and I never understood why people thought otherwise.
So look at your rig and decide how much spacer you think it needs. I personally think 1.75" is an awful lot, unless you have an aftermarket bumper and winch.
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If you made a snuggy out of a Shamwow, ....would you have to get up off the couch to pee?
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Originally Posted by Deepskyy
At this point if Obama tried to move a little to the right, he would trip over Stalin's corpse.
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02-27-2009, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by peenkfloeed
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go measure your jeep from ground to center wheel well in the rear and then do it for the front. Find the difference and make your choice based off those measurements.
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2.5" Teraflex Budget Boost, 1" MORE Body Lift, KC Slimlights, ProComp 7047 Wheels, 305x65x18 (34's) BFG AT KO's, Airraid CAI, Riddler Differential Covers, Headlight & Taillight guards, etc...
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02-27-2009, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by N2rock
everyone has a different opinion of what looks "totally level". For me, the stock rake looked fine and I never understood why people thought otherwise.
So look at your rig and decide how much spacer you think it needs. I personally think 1.75" is an awful lot, unless you have an aftermarket bumper and winch.
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Yeah I was thinking 1-3/4 was a lot too, I was mainly confused as the listings both say "Daystar Leveling Kits include only front lift components to level the stance of the vehicle." Made me wonder which one actually "Levels out the stance" 
I will prob go with the .75" spacer set.
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02-27-2009, 03:06 PM
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1 3/4" is definitely overkill for a jeep w/o a full steel bumper & winch on the front.
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02-27-2009, 03:11 PM
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Dos the winch/bumper droop the front end 1"? I've been wondering how much it will drop.
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02-27-2009, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerzjeep
Dos the winch/bumper droop the front end 1"? I've been wondering how much it will drop.
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mine dropped 1/4" with the bumper, and another 1/4" with the winch. But I have one of the smaller winches (XRC 8000).
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for details and info on our JK's, check out http://n2rock.com
His: '07 Unlimited X, Jeep Green, Hardtop, auto, 5.13, 2.5" RC lift and too many mods to list
Hers: '08 X Red Rock, soft top, auto. Bunch of mods
Quote:
Originally Posted by tlgraham
If you made a snuggy out of a Shamwow, ....would you have to get up off the couch to pee?
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Originally Posted by Deepskyy
At this point if Obama tried to move a little to the right, he would trip over Stalin's corpse.
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02-27-2009, 03:17 PM
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I guess you would put a 3/4" spacer on top of the front spring to compensate for that or is it not really easily seen
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02-27-2009, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerzjeep
I guess you would put a 3/4" spacer on top of the front spring to compensate for that or is it not really easily seen
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Yeah- goes on top of the coil and is hidden by the spring perch.
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for details and info on our JK's, check out http://n2rock.com
His: '07 Unlimited X, Jeep Green, Hardtop, auto, 5.13, 2.5" RC lift and too many mods to list
Hers: '08 X Red Rock, soft top, auto. Bunch of mods
Quote:
Originally Posted by tlgraham
If you made a snuggy out of a Shamwow, ....would you have to get up off the couch to pee?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deepskyy
At this point if Obama tried to move a little to the right, he would trip over Stalin's corpse.
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02-27-2009, 05:21 PM
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One thing to consider is how much the rear will drop when you load it up with all your stuff. If you get the Jeep "level" unloaded, the rear may be low when you load up for a trip. Personally, I like the idea of the rear being a little high with no load so that it doesn't look funny with a load.
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02-27-2009, 05:30 PM
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True but I very rarely have anything heavy other than two people sitting in the back...
I went ahead and ordered the 3/4 inch front spacer kit... Next will be new BFG A/T's in a slightly larger size than stock...
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02-27-2009, 11:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peenkfloeed
True but I very rarely have anything heavy other than two people sitting in the back...
I went ahead and ordered the 3/4 inch front spacer kit... Next will be new BFG A/T's in a slightly larger size than stock...
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I weighed all the stuff I carry in the back of mine - 340 lbs - but I try hard to be prepared for everything. You probably should too if you do much off roading.
Two people in the back would probably be about the same weight. I measured mine with and without all the stuff and it made about 3/4" difference. That's with a RE 3.5" lift so the spring rates may be different. Just a thought.
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Which Daystar lift makes JK "Totally Level"?
