Leveling Gladiator Sport S (want slight rake, not squat)

[BATomov]

I just yesterday installed Clayton 1.5" diesel springs yesterday and I still have a slight rake.

Before.
After.

that's perfect. that's what Im trying to do

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[DirkG]

I think one point of awareness here is that the Sport S fenders accentuate the rake more than the higher Rubi/Mojave fenders. I know this first hand as my '24 Jeep Beach JT has the Sport S fenders and our '25 Willys JL has the higher Rubi/Willys fenders (the JL Willys fenders are the Rubi fenders - unlike the JT).

See the image below. Basically same front ends with 33" tires, but the JL fenders are higher. So I completely understand that you want less rake but don't want the "yeehaw" look of a butt squatting 1992 Toyota Pre-runner.

I've done a little research on this and basically a simple 1/2" or 3/4" Daystar (or equivalent) front spacer is what you're looking for (for a factory looking stance). There are several examples on this board. If you want a full lift, then there are more creative ways to accomplish less rake (as mentioned in previous posts).

 

[BATomov]

I think one point of awareness here is that the Sport S fenders accentuate the rake more than the higher Rubi/Mojave fenders. I know this first hand as my '24 Jeep Beach JT has the Sport S fenders and our '25 Willys JL has the higher Rubi/Willys fenders (the JL Willys fenders are the Rubi fenders - unlike the JT).

See the image below. Basically same front ends with 33" tires, but the JL fenders are higher. So I completely understand that you want less rake but don't want the "yeehaw" look of a butt squatting 1992 Toyota Pre-runner.

I've done a little research on this and basically a simple 1/2" or 3/4" Daystar (or equivalent) front spacer is what you're looking for (for a factory looking stance). If you want a full lift, then there are more creative ways to accomplish less rake (as mentioned in previous posts).

Ok-- thank you!

 

[Gizmo]

i'm a beginner to this stuff

Just go from lip of flare to the ground f&B or just put a small jack under front bumper and jack until it looks like you want and measure from front flare to ground and buy a spacer which is the difference of jacked vs sitting on the ground

 

[Chasm]

Did you say you need a little lift to run 33's? Going for monster width or something?
Or is the Sport S lower?

 

[BATomov]

Did you say you need a little lift to run 33's? Going for monster width or something?
Or is the Sport S lower?

295—everything I’ve found says 295/70R17s will rub at full flex unless you use a spacer or run a rim with negative offset. I’m just trying to figure out if a front lift would solve it, or if it’s really just the inner fender wall causing the issue.

 

[Thunderspud]

Here is a better side-by-side comparison of the fender heights for reference. Maybe it's useful to ya.

https://imgsli.com/MzY1MjA4

 

[Proximo]

295—everything I’ve found says 295/70R17s will rub at full flex unless you use a spacer or run a rim with negative offset. I’m just trying to figure out if a front lift would solve it, or if it’s really just the inner fender wall causing the issue.

Do you plan on disconnecting sway bars any time soon? 33's with be fine if no disco

 

[Camaroboi13]

Teraflex 1.5” spacers in front
Daystar 3/4” spacers out back

Fits a 35” tire easily.
Thank me later.

 

[Chasm]

or run a rim with negative offset

Huh... my stock wheels have a large positive offset and I think are a little north of 32" according to the manufacturer. Poking around, I think I would fit 35's. I'm new to Jeeps though, so I have no advice on the matter! I have the wider axles and only learned today on here that I have the "Max-Tow" fenders

Here is a better side-by-side comparison of the fender heights for reference.

That's cool! Is that something you made or found? Does the rear edge actually stay the same like that? It seems like that would be the limiting factor on turns. Have you got one with the lower two piece fender instead of the one piece? Sorry for the twenty-questions...

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