Clayton 2.5 rr system uneven ??

[Avrgmike]

2024 Willy’s Gladiator. Just had installed and now sits higher on driver side and raked rear still. Maybe I assumed this system would make everything sit even ??? Checked springs, all seated correctly. Everything final tightened on ground. Only put @ 100 miles on it so far but feel it should be sitting a lot more even and not raked + driver side higher. I have read issues with spring rates oem vs aftermarket and how oem springs account for fuel tank weight and such. Going to check spring part numbers next to make sure they’re not backwards somehow. Love the feel and ride ( way better then stick ) but esthetically it’s driving me nuts. See some running an additional 3.4” front spacer to level the rake but what about the driver side higher ? Can I run a 3/4 spacer w an additional 1/4” passenger side shim ? Not huge wheeler but want things even and safe. Thoughts suggestions ? @Clayton Off Road any input or advice ? This is the 2.5 ride right kit paired with Falcon monotube shocks.

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[Hootbro]

Springs lifts when rated for a certain amount of height, will be linear. So if you have rake before, you will have rake after. Also, 99.9% of Gladiators/Wranglers will have variance from each side and front/back.

If you want to level front to rear, I would just concentrate on spacer lifting the front but you are going to sacrifice ride quality. No free lunch here. Trying to shim for a 1/4" difference though may be a pain and induce other issue with suspension geometry.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I have a Clayton 2.5” Ride Right and it sits almost level front to rear.

 

[Avrgmike]

Springs lifts when rated for a certain amount of height, will be linear. So if you have rake before, you will have rake after. Also, 99.9% of Gladiators/Wranglers will have variance from each side and front/back.

If you want to level front to rear, I would just concentrate on spacer lifting the front but you are going to sacrifice ride quality. No free lunch here. Trying to shim for a 1/4" difference though may be a pain and induce other issue with suspension geometry.

Yea was worried about the shimming passenger side part. I ordered the daystar 3/4” spacers for front. Hoping to install soon when I have time wife and kids like to ruin that for me. Still need to order the 5th wheel n tire ( that will help w some rear weight since stocker still under there )

 

[Clayton Off Road]

2024 Willy’s Gladiator. Just had installed and now sits higher on driver side and raked rear still. Maybe I assumed this system would make everything sit even ??? Checked springs, all seated correctly. Everything final tightened on ground. Only put @ 100 miles on it so far but feel it should be sitting a lot more even and not raked + driver side higher. I have read issues with spring rates oem vs aftermarket and how oem springs account for fuel tank weight and such. Going to check spring part numbers next to make sure they’re not backwards somehow. Love the feel and ride ( way better then stick ) but esthetically it’s driving me nuts. See some running an additional 3.4” front spacer to level the rake but what about the driver side higher ? Can I run a 3/4 spacer w an additional 1/4” passenger side shim ? Not huge wheeler but want things even and safe. Thoughts suggestions ? @Clayton Off Road any input or advice ? This is the 2.5 ride right kit paired with Falcon monotube shocks.

Hey Mike,

While our kits aim to remove some of the factory rake, it would be impossible to make a one size fits all kit to completely remove it as all Jeeps weigh different amounts due to after market parts and even factory configurations.

From the factory you have about 2" of rake, and after install there will be about 1" or less remaining, so overall a way better stance plus a little wiggle room if you are planning to carry any extra weight or passengers.

As for the lean, the JTs all lean slightly from the factory, and so you can always try to fix it with shims or something like that but just keep in mind that depending on if the gas tank is full or empty, it will usually throw it off in the other direction. If you see more than a 1/2" lean that is definitely excessive and if you want to give us a call or shoot us an email we can definitely help you troubleshoot to correct!

 

[Avrgmike]

Hey Mike,

While our kits aim to remove some of the factory rake, it would be impossible to make a one size fits all kit to completely remove it as all Jeeps weigh different amounts due to after market parts and even factory configurations.

From the factory you have about 2" of rake, and after install there will be about 1" or less remaining, so overall a way better stance plus a little wiggle room if you are planning to carry any extra weight or passengers.

As for the lean, the JTs all lean slightly from the factory, and so you can always try to fix it with shims or something like that but just keep in mind that depending on if the gas tank is full or empty, it will usually throw it off in the other direction. If you see more than a 1/2" lean that is definitely excessive and if you want to give us a call or shoot us an email we can definitely help you troubleshoot to correct!

Thank you @Clayton Off Road going to put some miles on it and instal 3/4 “ front spacer and let it go for awhile. As it’s a fresh install I’m sure things need to settle a bit. Thank you for the responses.

 

[meallison105]

I have a Clayton 2.5” Ride Right and it sits almost level front to rear.

How much lift did you get from your front springs?

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

How much lift did you get from your front springs?

I didn't measure, but my guess is about 4".

 

[Avrgmike]

Definitely a little more than 2.5” lol. I think I have it all written down at home. I’ll check later cause I was curious about stock wheel, 35’s, then 35’s and lift so measured each I think

 

[Avrgmike]

 

[Clayton Off Road]

Thank you @Clayton Off Road going to put some miles on it and instal 3/4 “ front spacer and let it go for awhile. As it’s a fresh install I’m sure things need to settle a bit. Thank you for the responses.

Any time! Always happy to help if you need any further assistance!

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