Can't make up my mind!

[sharpsicle]

I'm sorry, I couldn't read this thread without constantly thinking of this:

But to the actual question: Why do lift when spacer or level kit do trick.

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[Gren71]

Sorry to hijack but I'm looking to do same TeraFlex level. I've read a lot of posts that say to also do an adjustable track bar to get axle centered and either relocation brackets or longer LCA to correct geometry. Thoughts on these extras?

IMO anything over 1in in the front and you would want at minimum the MPP LCAs or the geo brackets. An adjustable track bar is personal preference until 2-3in. At that point reentering the axles is needed.

i did the track bar w/2in spacers because im neurotic and the adjustment to recenter was very minimal. So was it necessary? ?‍ I just like to know im centered.

at 2in of lift the geo brackets were magic for steering though.

 

[Freems]

Are you saying a little rake is good for towing to compensate for tongue weight? Please explain if this is not the reason. I’ve read we’re the rake on almost all new vehicles is done to achieve better crash test ratings.

 

[Gvsukids]

Are you saying a little rake is good for towing to compensate for tongue weight?

Yep. The weight of the trailer will naturally lower the rear end, unless you use weight distribution.
Other trucks have a rake too.

 

[ChrisNLA]

Sorry to hijack but I'm looking to do same TeraFlex level. I've read a lot of posts that say to also do an adjustable track bar to get axle centered and either relocation brackets or longer LCA to correct geometry. Thoughts on these extras?

I would not waste the money on a track bar with a 1.5" spacer.

I have a 1.5" level in the front of my Sport. The axle is centered. Stock track bar.

I have the stock control arms on currently. I do have the slightly longer ones laying around from the Mopar lift kit. I'll swap them in eventually to see if the little bit extra caster makes a difference.

Wouldn't fool around with drop brackets at that height either.

 

[ChrisNLA]

2021 max tow sport, love truck.understand purpose of rake but my Gladys has extreme amount of it. 2.5 plus. Don't want to completely eliminate but do want to reduce some. Tow ,haul and use truck as truck. One minute I think want 1.5 leveling kit on front next I'm back to one inch kit. Recommendations, thought, opinions.what to do?

Also - don't forget to adjust your headlights when leveling the truck. That little bit in the suspension makes a real big different to where the headlights land and other drivers.

 

[redriderjf87]

A level spacer on the front doesn't affect the back of the truck in any way, and also doesn't affect forces on the suspension, front or back.

 

[bshenderson1]

I would not waste the money on a track bar with a 1.5" spacer.

I have a 1.5" level in the front of my Sport. The axle is centered. Stock track bar.

I have the stock control arms on currently. I do have the slightly longer ones laying around from the Mopar lift kit. I'll swap them in eventually to see if the little bit extra caster makes a difference.

Wouldn't fool around with drop brackets at that height either.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll start with the TF spacer lift and go from there

 

[Josh00333]

I added the LCA from the 2" mopar lift when I did mine. Truck handles great. Was only 60 in parts?

Sorry to hijack but I'm looking to do same TeraFlex level. I've read a lot of posts that say to also do an adjustable track bar to get axle centered and either relocation brackets or longer LCA to correct geometry. Thoughts on these extras?

 

[JTMXT]

Nice.

More height and tire than I want, sure looks nice on your ride! Nice pal!

1.5in up front with either nothing or the 3/4in daystar rear.

that was my original lift when I got the gladiator and honestly was fantastic looking. I had just a little bit of break with it and it didn’t require any additional steering components to correct geometry.

if you’re only looking to be a little more level, then just shoot for the 1 inch front spacer. Thankfully they’re in expensive enough that you can give that a try and if after a while you really still don’t like it you could pick up a 1.5 inch also cheap.

I have 1.5 leveling kit,Mopar LCA from 2 inch lift to adjust caster after kit installed.also have friend with max tow sport s, loaded who put lift and 37's . Got his brand new springs , two steps up from my springs to swap out during kit install. These are to compensate for bumper and winch I'm installing. His spot s was 350 lbs heavier than mine stock. That way I shouldn't start off with sagging springs and need another spacer to lift for bumper weight.

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