Factory suspension ( rake )

[mustang marty]

Just a thought or question , is the Ranger's stance terrible ? I am old school in that the lower nose is appealing almost Hot Rod . Sure the factory shocks suck but an easy fix . Level trucks are more the norm but also boring . What are your thoughts ?

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[D Fresh]

When I installed my lift I opted to keep a bit if rake for truck stuff.

I opted for 2" up front and ⅝" rear.

 

[Hickesy]

I don't mind it. if I ever come into some dollars I might get the Fox thing, but I think it looks good as is

 

[RedDakooter05]

I've taken note some rangers have less rake than others for whatever reason (all of which were factory)


I prefer some rake as it does help reduce drag and the few times I load the bed with stuff, I rather have lights on the road not tree tops but some of them have absurd rake.

 

[Hickesy]

When I installed my lift I opted to keep a bit if rake for truck stuff.

I opted for 2" up front and ⅝" rear.

That looks perfect

 

[Frenchy]

There are plenty on here that prefer the leveled truck look but also dont understand why a truck has rake to begin with. I should also mention that with the lift I have the truck still has rake and I get comments on how.my truck looks better than others out there that are either leveled or have a 6 inch lift.

 

[D Fresh]

That looks perfect

Thankyou. Fox Stage 1 plus global leaf springs. Tremor springs are the same height but might be harder to find.

The cheap shipping on the global springs has disappeared. But if you check the thread one user has found shipping from overseas for only $40.

There are plenty on here that prefer the leveled truck look but also dont understand why a truck has rake to begin with. I should also mention that with the lift I have the truck still has rake and I get comments on how.my truck looks better than others out there that are either leveled or have a 6 inch lift.

One thing Frenchy and I can agree on. Trucks need a bit of rake for truck stuff. Had the OME kit come with better shocks I might've gone that route.

 

[dano42]

I will add the on my ‘20 F150 FX4 SCREW I put drop shackles on the back to level it out a bit, and I felt it helped the ride.

 

[mustang marty]

I've taken note some rangers have less rake than others for whatever reason (all of which were factory)


I prefer some rake as it does help reduce drag and the few times I load the bed with stuff, I rather have lights on the road not tree tops but some of them have absurd rake.

I've taken note some rangers have less rake than others for whatever reason (all of which were factory)


I prefer some rake as it does help reduce drag and the few times I load the bed with stuff, I rather have lights on the road not tree tops but some of them have absurd rake.

I agree all the way.

 

[AzScorpion]

Personally I like mine to look as level as possible. To the eye mine looks level but there's still about 3/8" rake. I don't tow and what I carry for work at it's max is only a few hundred pounds and that's only once in a while. Heck some here like the lowered look so I say it's your truck and do what you like to it. ?

 

[mustang marty]

Personally I like mine to look as level as possible. To the eye mine looks level but there's still about 3/8" rake. I don't tow and what I carry for work at it's max is only a few hundred pounds and that's only once in a while. Heck some here like the lowered look so I say it's your truck and do what you like to it. ?

Like the look , plus the color in that landscape .

 

[Racket]

I raised the front of mine 1.75 inches with Eibachs and took a hit on MPG's. It wasn't a lot but I prefer the more level (not perfectly level) look.

 

[bentroia]

The factory stance is the design. For me its functional..

Medium duty off road capability, reasonable ground and tire clearance, smooth and efficient on the road..All set to tow and load. (Tremor)

 

[grizzly]

I think the rake is fine. In the 70's and 80's we used to get the ass end of our vehicles in the air and put the biggest tires that would fit. The cars we used to drive and modify back then are now being sold for $100,000+ at auctions.

Why would I level my truck? The rake is there so when you hook up a boat or trailer it can handle the load. Sounds like a lot of you folks should be in a Ridgeline. Why buy a truck and not do truck things with it.

 

[BiilyJones]

I've taken note some rangers have less rake than others for whatever reason (all of which were factory)


I prefer some rake as it does help reduce drag and the few times I load the bed with stuff, I rather have lights on the road not tree tops but some of them have absurd rake.

I've wondered if they

I raised the front of mine 1.75 inches with Eibachs and took a hit on MPG's. It wasn't a lot but I prefer the more level (not perfectly level) look.

How much mileage did it take? Did you keep stock sized tires? Measuring mine says 2" lower in the front from the top of the tire to the wheel well, I'd like less than 1", but am keeping stock size and gas mileage means a lot to me. Thanks!

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