Leveling a 2022 Overland

[katsrdking]

FNG with Jeeps, I am looking to level my 2022 Overland. I've measured the height of the front and rear, and the rear just shy of a 2" higher than the front. Would the 3/4" pucks that Rough Country sell be worth putting on. I am not going to be crevasse crawling, just want a better look and will be getting bigger, more aggressive tires than what are on now. 255/70R/18 Duelers are on now, been thinking about M/T Baja 33/11.5/18's. Any help would be appreciated.

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[AmosMoses]

I don't know what FNG means but I don't think it would be worth it. Leveling kits make the gladiator look worse. Looks like the front is sticking up many times. You're welcome.

 

[katsrdking]

I figured that with the rear 2" higher, a 3/4 " rise on the front wouldn't be that noticeable.

 

[cranbiz]

I don't know what FNG means but I don't think it would be worth it. Leveling kits make the gladiator look worse. Looks like the front is sticking up many times. You're welcome.

FNG=Fucking New Guy

 

[AmosMoses]

I figured that with the rear 2" higher, a 3/4 " rise on the front wouldn't be that noticeable.

There are probably other variables like winch or no winch, aftermarket bumpers etc. but I've generally never like the look of leveling kits. Iam sure iam in the minority though.

 

[Gvsukids]

I figured that with the rear 2" higher, a 3/4 " rise on the front wouldn't be that noticeable.

Right, until you put anything in the rear.

 

[Stlrfan152]

FNG with Jeeps, I am looking to level my 2022 Overland. I've measured the height of the front and rear, and the rear just shy of a 2" higher than the front. Would the 3/4" pucks that Rough Country sell be worth putting on. I am not going to be crevasse crawling, just want a better look and will be getting bigger, more aggressive tires than what are on now. 255/70R/18 Duelers are on now, been thinking about M/T Baja 33/11.5/18's. Any help would be appreciated.

3/4" wont be very noticeable. Id put a 3/4 inch rear spacer and a 1.5 in the front of you want to make a small difference. Still wont be super noticeable, but at least the entire jeep will be a little taller and its still very cheap. Or buy rubicon front fenders, itll just look taller in the front.

 

[katsrdking]

I don't plan on putting a winch or steel bumper on. I had thought about 1 1/2" up front and 3/4" in rear but any weight in the back would throw headlights out of whack worse than just the 3/4" inch up front. Figured I wouldn't have a problem mounting the "bigger" tires with the 3/4" pucks. Mainly just going for a nice, somewhat aggressive look that will get me through mud and snow. I'll be driving trails and dirt roads instead of mountain passes. I appreciate the imput. cranbiz, you must have been military.

 

[Reddout99]

Leveling the JTs are a very common mod. The Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit is used quite often and has a good reputation. It comes in 2 pieces: a 1" & a .5". When I asked my shop about them he said that all JTs can be different. They put on the 1" first, then if needed, they can add the other .5" to achieve that leveling you are looking for. They also will adjust the caster if necessary.
Also, many have run 35" tires on a stock suspension. 33s should be no issue

 

[High Alextude]

Do the 1.5. Even with that, there is still a slight rake. I went with Teraflex.

 

[katsrdking]

I will check into Teraflex. I've seen that brought up in quite a few threads.

 

[cranbiz]

cranbiz, you must have been military.

Unfortunately, no. While both my father and my wife's father were, I was turned down due to my eyesight. I went into the fire service instead and we used the term there.

 

[Gvsukids]

I don't plan on putting a winch or steel bumper on. I had thought about 1 1/2" up front and 3/4" in rear but any weight in the back would throw headlights out of whack worse than just the 3/4" inch up front. Figured I wouldn't have a problem mounting the "bigger" tires with the 3/4" pucks. Mainly just going for a nice, somewhat aggressive look that will get me through mud and snow. I'll be driving trails and dirt roads instead of mountain passes. I appreciate the imput. cranbiz, you must have been military.

The tires are what will get you through the mud and snow, not the look.

 

[Jclayc]

I put the TF full 1.5 on my Overland, looked much better in my opinion and since I didn’t haul/tow anything at night, adjusting the headlights was straight forward. Put rubicon wheels and 33’s on it and probably do the same with my rubicon now and 35’s

 

[ShadowsPapa]

There are probably other variables like winch or no winch, aftermarket bumpers etc. but I've generally never like the look of leveling kits. Iam sure iam in the minority though.

No you aren't.
IT's a truck and I've never liked level trucks. It's even worse when you put anything in the back or tow and the rear is now lower than the front. I like rake to a truck. Makes it look truck-tough, IMO.
Taking out some rake I can get. I took out about 1/4. The original goal was to take out 3/4" but I kept adding things.........and it settled down more than anticipated. (those power steps are heavy)

I was turned down due to my eyesight. I went into the fire service instead and we used the term there.

My father was turned down due to hearing loss (I have his cards from that era) and for me it was eyesight. I can hit the head of a chipmunk 30 feet away with a BB gun, but have no depth perception otherwise. I sucked at baseball as a batter. My generation is the first to not serve since the Revolution.
Anyway, all respect for fire service as well.

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