3.5" Rubicon Express Rake after install

[Clayface]

Just installed the RE 3.5" for a JKU on my jk hard top with upgraded bilsteins. The front came up to a nice level, but the rear came up EXTREMELY high. I expect some settling to occur, but will it be enough to bring it down to an acceptable level? My bumper will only weigh 48#, so that won't be a huge help.

 

[olram30]

Careful turning corners.

 

[noroad]

well you dont have a tire on there or any gear

 

[Craig.Turner]

Similar happened to me after my RC 4 inch lift. Installing a 0.75 inch Coil spacer lift this weekend to compensate. I also have a 35 inch MT spare on the rear, that may be helping me.

 

[Rccrwlr]

Just installed the RE 3.5" for a JKU on my jk hard top with upgraded bilsteins. The front came up to a nice level, but the rear came up EXTREMELY high. I expect some settling to occur, but will it be enough to bring it down to an acceptable level? My bumper will only weigh 48#, so that won't be a huge help.View attachment 145176

Did you take measurements and compare to stock numbers? Would be curious as to the lift difference.

 

[Clayface]

No, never took measurements. But got it on a lift today and found the culprit. Amateurs.

 

[MarkW13]

No, never took measurements. But got it on a lift today and found the culprit. Amateurs.View attachment 145266

Yeah, thats not right.

 

[Clayface]

Lol, forgot to remove the old spacer loft on the rear

 

[RedSyndrome]

Good thing you found it.

 

[Clayface]

Breathing much better now.

 

[jman_12]

Breathing much better now.View attachment 145345

Looks much better lol

 

[Craig.Turner]

Those are 35's right?

 

[OverlanderJK]

Holy FAWK!!! That has to be at least 6 inches of lift.

 

[nmwranglerx]

Holy FAWK!!! That has to be at least 6 inches of lift.

That's what I was thinking. Looks a lot more than 3.5"

 

[t8er]

I'd say it may be like 4 or so because that's a light weight rig but the flat fenders definitely add to the it looks like 6" of lift

 

[OverlanderJK]

I'd say it may be like 4 or so because that's a light weight rig but the flat fenders definitely add to the it looks like 6" of lift

I've had 4.5" of lift and that is taller.

 

[catahoula]

It still looks nice to me.

 

[ill1cit]

My RE 3.5" lift gave me almost 5" on my JKU.

 

[OhNoTheJiggies]

I got more than 3.5 with my RK 3.5. But I haven't measure it yet. Going to wait to see when it settles a little. After the bumpers and tire carrier and winch, hopefully it stays at 3.5.
It might settle a little more, I'm no engineer so can't be too sure though lol. But it looks great! 2 door hard tops look legit.