Why the level? Why the rake?

[Bob902]

No other explanation needed

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[Jrel209]

Because the fx4 suspension is dookie. Plus im not sure why only american brand trucks come non-leveled….. in any case i get mine installed on Thursday. Doing it for clearance to fit 32’s and to level it out for both looks/function and most of all, fix the way too soft of a suspension.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Which was my point.

I don't think it's reaching too far. Very few people level their truck and keep the factory tire size. Virtually everybody who levels their truck adds taller tires.

HI Doug,

So you do not like the level with oem tires look like a rollerskate.... You are so early 2000s.....eh?

Best,
Phil

 

[Jqueen]

ok, all you munchkins complaining about the bed being too high?
how short are you really??

It's a solid 4 inches taller than my work chevy silverado or my dad's F150. Why?

 

[aeroshots]

Y'all are cracking me up.
By the way, can mud flaps decrease ground clearance?

 

[janitorjim]

Y'all are cracking me up.
By the way, can mud flaps decrease ground clearance?

depends how fast they flap

 

[D Fresh]

But the level is not needed for most of those tires.

I'll give you that. Maybe "many" instead of "most."

HI Doug,

So you do not like the level with oem tires look like a rollerskate.... You are so early 2000s.....eh?

Best,
Phil

Like this?

Nah. Not my scene.

 

[Muffin1]

Personally I like the rake though I'm sure it's not as pronounced on the 2021 as it is on the 2019. Lifts with bigger wheels and tires do look cool. But lifts without bigger wheels and tires make it look like a kid that's wearing his dad's trousers.

Edit: just a subjective opinion don't want to upset anyone ?

Curious to why you say "it's not as pronounced on 2021 than previous years",
have you read something about a running production change or seen the different years side by side as a comparo? I hope your right, I'm not towing or hauling excessive weight and am not to much of a fan of the butt high rear end.

 

[Ericrcif]

What if there was no gain at leveling at all but someone simply likes the look and way it sits? That make it wrong? Just saying it's thier vehicle and their money.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

Why are you leveling? Is it purely for cosmetic reasons or is there a performance benefit?

While we’re at it, why is there such a pronounced raked to begin with? What is Ford’s reasoning behind it? Tow capacity?

I levelled purely to get the benefit of a better ride when I installed the Ford Performance Two-Inch Leveling Kit. My interest was in improving the suspension, not lifting the front up. However, afterwards, I noticed that I enjoyed the view from the higher position of the cabin, the better clearance up front, and, yeah, the overall appearance.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I'll give you that. Maybe "many" instead of "most."

I'll stick with most.

33s fit without lift or level. They run out of room in front of and behind, need crash bars adjusted or removed sometimes, but still have clearance over the top.

 

[WingShot]

What if there was no gain at leveling at all but someone simply likes the look and way it sits? That make it wrong? Just saying it's thier vehicle and their money.

It's not wrong at all. That's the beauty of it, each person can do whatever they want for whatever reason. I suspect that is the primary consideration for most people. Any benefit to performance, actual or perceived, provides additional rationale for the decision.

I do like the level look better, but I'll be towing a pretty heavy camping trailer often enough that I want the extra in back. Some want it higher, some want it lower, some want stiffer suspension, some want bigger tires, some like the level look, some like the rake...

 

[Ranger_Pawl]

mathematically, what are we talking here?
1/2" ???

Geometrically speaking, I'd say 1-1.25", depending on where you measure the "cabin".

 

[puckdodger]

I did a 2.5" RC level, primarily because I didn't like the excessive rake. What I was pleasantly surprised to see was that the clearance height of the tailgate was lower. Did I measure first??? Of course not. I also think it looks better even just sitting there waiting for me to jump in go for a rip...

 

[D Fresh]

I'll stick with most.

33s fit without lift or level. They run out of room in front of and behind, need crash bars adjusted or removed sometimes, but still have clearance over the top.

Some people don't want to remove the crashbars. I know the 255/80 17s I'll be installing shortly require clearance to fit. I test fit one and it rubs at full compression.

I also know that the "biggest tires, no lift" thread says with out crash bar removal 265/70r17 @ 31.5" is the biggest that will fit.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/biggest-tires-no-lift.2458/
Beyond that, I'll defer to your expertise.

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