After 2.5” “level”. 1” block or no?

[Ranger54]

This has bothered me ever since I leveled my truck. I have the 2.5” RC kit and it has sat 1/2”-3/4” higher in the front ever since. I am wanting to order a 1” block to bring the rear up a bit. I used a Jack to achieve height.

(measuring from ground, centered on wheels to bottom of fender flare)

2.5” level only= F: 39.6”/R: 39”
2.5” level 1” block= F: 39.6”/R: 40”

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[Dr3wDrop]

Check out bds rear 1” shackle lift. That seems to be the optimal route over a block spacer. Should be easier to install too

 

[Ranger54]

Check out bds rear 1” shackle lift. That seems to be the optimal route over a block spacer. Should be easier to install too

I’ll check em out for sure

 

[bRaptor]

I think you just need a winch and new front bumper. That should level it out.

 

[TheBadger]

@Ranger54 Yeah boi jack that shhh up! What tires and offset you runnin? I'm hoping to fit 34s on with 2.5" level and +18 offset.

 

[Ranger54]

I think you just need a winch and new front bumper. That should level it out.

I like that idea too hahaha

 

[Ranger54]

@Ranger54 Yeah boi jack that shhh up! What tires and offset you runnin? I'm hoping to fit 34s on with 2.5" level and +18 offset.

285/70r17’s, 17x8.5 +6 offset

 

[Peas]

I added the BDS shackles after doing a fox 2.0 lift that more than leveled my truck (slight mod to the preload on the coil overs). I’m very happy with the end result.

 

[armoredpig]

Eibach 3" level kit and 1" BDS shackle in the rear on 31.6" tires

I say def do the shackle! Took me about an hr to install.

 

[MountainGoat]

I voted for adding the shackles. Maybe I'll end up doing it myself now that you brought it up. I got the same problem.

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[Blmpkn]

Shackle before block, always.

 

[SaberRanger]

My 2019 FX4 has a RC 2.5” level kit. I have a canopy on it and I think it sags just a bit in the rear.

After seeing this post I’m thinking about doing the 1” shackles in the rear, do I have to get new rear shocks?

Reading the install it shows discarding the old shocks.

 

[pbethel]

Install "level kit" and then add height to the rear?

 

[Ranger54]

Install "level kit" and then add height to the rear?

Yup. ??‍

 

[Ranger54]

1” RC rear block done. Very happy with it. Exact height I wanted. I have no spare and gas light is on so this is as high as it will sit.

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