I bet the rake is mostly for aero...after leveling, I lost a lot of MPGs...then adding weight and stance didn't help...These trucks have an abnormal amount of rake. 3” or so lower in the front. I did SVC leveling collars which just compress the springs and close that gap to about 1 1/4” of rake. I do haul and tow heavy loads but haven’t noticed any more sag in the rear since new and it’s been 2 years
I agree that a nice shackle kit or lowering blocks would have been the best . With the back down a little it would be perfect. Right now all we can do is raise the front to match the back. I thought of trying to come up with something for the back myself, but haven't really messed with it since I have decided to raise the front for eventual larger tires, so I will need the added clearance.Aesthetics mostly and to fit larger tires. However, I think you'd see less leveling kits if these trucks weren't so raked. Personally I'd rather lower the truck. They look good in the renderings, not so much in real life. I use my truck as a daily commuter with occasional utility and towing, and I just don't need the truck to be this high off the ground.
Great profile pic!Same for my old 91 Chevy shortbox I owned like 15 years ago. I'm skeptical that leaf springs would ever start to sag 2 inches.
Stylin and profilin. Back in the 60's everyone was lowering the front. Then the back, then everything down and then everything up. The ultimate is hydraulics so you can up and down and sideways. When the gang bangers shoot at each other they can duck with their car. Ford makes the trucks to be used like trucks. Maybe they should make a model called the Boulevard for some of you. It would have a electric tailgate.
Thanks! ?Great profile pic!
I did too because you changed the rake and now there's more drag on the front end. Good news is when I tuned mine I gained it back when I drive normal.I felt like I lost a MPG or two after leveling. I can't confirm it though, didn't have enough miles on mine before I leveled. With every mod, It's a trade off. It's the one thing that really bugged me about the ranger and Colorado/canyon though, couldn't stand the rake.
Just wait until you learn about a tailgate damper. That'll blow your mind.I'm still trying to get past the roof top tent concept, this leveling thing is too much too soon for me to process.
I'm still trying to get past the roof top tent concept, this leveling thing is too much too soon for me to process.