Adding spacers to the MOPAR lift

[hawkijon]

Hey, just wanted to say I really enjoyed this video, great job on both the truck and the video! I subscribed for sure.

Good info, trying to nail down which way I want to go.

Take care.

That's what its all about man! Just paying it forward. Ive had nothing but miles of smiles.

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[Tank]

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Quick question, and thanks for that video! Did you do anything to your rear shocks after you added the rack and RTT? I did the same MOPAR lift and daystar spacers but after installing an ACE Upper Decker I am about an inch lower in the rear now and expect a RTT to make it worse. Option 1 is remove the front daystar spacers, but I thought perhaps you went a different route like stiffer springs or something?

 

[hawkijon]

just curious where you are measuring from. If you are measuring from the fenders to the ground that will give you an incorrect rake measurement. You should measure from the ground to the rocker panel/rock rail in front of the rear wheel and behind the front wheel. I have a Rubicon which has 2" higher fenders, appearing aesthetically higher, allowing for taller tires as stock. Measuring from the ground to the fender both front and rear im nearly level, but measuring form the ground to the rocker/rock rails i am approx 1 5/8" rake forward. When im am loaded down with 400 to 500lb of gear (RTT, Rack, Recovery equipment, food, water, etc) it drops my rear approx 5/8" of an inch, so technically at the rear fenders i will be about 5/8" lower than the front, but by measuring the rocker/rock rails, im still at a forward rake of nearly an inch. Its really aesthetics at that point. But if you are infact resulting in a squatting suspension from load, you should evaluate your weight can refer to your payload capacity. If you are with in spec, then you could consider a taller spring (dobinson, eibach, clayton, rock krawler) in the rear to compensate for your weight. The fox shocks that come with the Mopar kit are good for 2.5-3.5" lift, so you may not require shock extensions to compensate, especally if the taller spring yeilds the final height you desire. Unless you prefer the level look, forward rake should be 1.5"-2". Let me know if you have any other questions.

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