2021 Rake = 2 inch ?

[Megawatt]

2021 super cab Lariat FX4.
Front - 36 1/4”
Rear - 38 1/2”

10 days old with 2000 miles and measured with 150 lb sliders installed (pic is old side steps)

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[P. A. Schilke]

2021 super cab Lariat FX4.
Front - 36 1/4”
Rear - 38 1/2”

10 days old with 2000 miles and measured with 150 lb sliders installed (pic is old side steps)

And my 2019 is over 2 years old now and only 2333 miles...

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Reitred

 

[Seapooch]

I know this is a bit of an old thread but for anyone still interested.

2021 SuperCrew Cab 4x4 STX with 18" Wheels 40K miles, low tread.

35 5/16" Front 37 3/4" Rear = 2.4" difference

I'm considering the Ready lift 3" leveling strut hats, but I'm wondering if it might be too much and I'll end up with a higher front end.

Anyone else use the 3" level kit on a 2021 supercrew cab 4x4?

 

[Muscleford]

I have a 2021 SCAB Lariat Sport 4X4, measures 35 in front and 38 in rear.

 

[EJH]

I know this is a bit of an old thread but for anyone still interested.

2021 SuperCrew Cab 4x4 STX with 18" Wheels 40K miles, low tread.

35 5/16" Front 37 3/4" Rear = 2.4" difference

I'm considering the Ready lift 3" leveling strut hats, but I'm wondering if it might be too much and I'll end up with a higher front end.

Anyone else use the 3" level kit on a 2021 supercrew cab 4x4?

You'll be nose high.

IMHO, I'd leave about 1" of rake to allow for the rear to squat when towing or hauling. Just my two cents as my pet peeve is squatting trucks, lol.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I know this is a bit of an old thread but for anyone still interested.

2021 SuperCrew Cab 4x4 STX with 18" Wheels 40K miles, low tread.

35 5/16" Front 37 3/4" Rear = 2.4" difference

I'm considering the Ready lift 3" leveling strut hats, but I'm wondering if it might be too much and I'll end up with a higher front end.

Anyone else use the 3" level kit on a 2021 supercrew cab 4x4?

Hey Andrew,

At 3”, you’ll get a great glimpse at the Northern Lights.

I had the 2-1/2” Rough Country Level Kit with a fibreglass topper and was still a bit nose high. I switched to Fox Performance coil overs set at 2” and it’s just right when the bed’s not loaded up.

If you go 3”, you’ll be very nose high unless you put a 1” block in the rear.

Most folks on here who don’t tow or haul stuff regularly, seem to be happy with a 2-1/2” level. Those that tow or haul (or have a heavy-ass topper) seem to be happy with 1.8” or 2” of level from a shock upgrade, which leaves a small amount of rake that disappears under load.

So, if you don’t tow or haul regularly and you’re not interested in a front coil over upgrade, the 2-1/2” kit should be fine. It will give you the look you’re after, allow for a size up in tire (if you‘re so inclined), and won’t break the bank.

 

[Seapooch]

You'll be nose high.

IMHO, I'd leave about 1" of rake to allow for the rear to squat when towing or hauling. Just my two cents as my pet peeve is squatting trucks, lol.

Thanks Ed, I don't like the squatting either. It's very popular here in SW Florida among the younger kids. I only tow a boat once or twice a month to the ramp and only haul occasionally with special projects. The only permanent weight I have in the bed is my hard tonneau cover.

 

[Seapooch]

Hey Andrew,

At 3”, you’ll get a great glimpse at the Northern Lights.

I had the 2-1/2” Rough Country Level Kit with a fibreglass topper and was still a bit nose high. I switched to Fox Performance coil overs set at 2” and it’s just right when the bed’s not loaded up.

If you go 3”, you’ll be very nose high unless you put a 1” block in the rear.

Most folks on here who don’t tow or haul stuff regularly, seem to be happy with a 2-1/2” level. Those that tow or haul (or have a heavy-ass topper) seem to be happy with 1.8” or 2” of level from a shock upgrade, which leaves a small amount of rake that disappears under load.

So, if you don’t tow or haul regularly and you’re not interested in a front coil over upgrade, the 2-1/2” kit should be fine. It will give you the look you’re after, allow for a size up in tire (if you‘re so inclined), and won’t break the bank.

Thank you, Duke, as I mentioned in my reply to Ed, I only tow a deck boat occasionally and just as occasional, I haul something for a home project.

I would like to maximize my options for an increased tire size so maybe the 3" Readylift SST with 1 inch rear block may be a better option for me. I would imagine that would keep the truck at about a 1/2" rake and allow for some larger tires if I replace or adjust the crash bars.

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