Leveling a Willys with a winch

[avere3]

I have a 2024 Gladiator Willys that is mostly stock. I added a Badlands 12K winch using a Rock Hard 4x4 mounting plate on top of the plastic bumper. I recently added a Rusty's front skid plate to replace the stock plastic one. If I recall correctly, that should be about an additional 100 lbs on the front end.

Before adding the winch and mounting plate, I measured the height of the front bumper and along the rock rails. After adding the skid plate, it looks like the front sits about 1/2" lower than before the additions.

I'd like to raise the front end about an inch to an inch and a half. I know I could use spacers for that increase. Would I be better off using spacers or longer springs? Is there anything else I would need beyond the spacers or springs? The shocks seem to be fine, and I've got 35,000 miles on the truck. I'd consider the Mopar lower front control arms since they don't cost much.

I'm not planning on doing anything crazy with it offroad. I might switch from 32" to 33" tires next time, but I know I won't be going above 35". I did take it to the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in Pennsylvania this summer, and it did well on the green trails and the Playground, other than being a little long for some of the trails.

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[Gizmo]

Stronger springs designed for that reason is the correct route. You have already compressed your springs and spacers dont undo that part. Spacers only restore the looks not the function

 

[WilldWilly]

Stronger springs designed for that reason is the correct route. You have already compressed your springs and spacers dont undo that part. Spacers only restore the looks not the function

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[Janster]

I’m about to say something that was pulled out of my ass….

Do some research on used Mojave or Rubicon springs (take-offs).
Not sure that would give you enough or not…..

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