Hey guys, I have had my 2012 screw lariat 4x4 for about 3-4 months now and have been wanting to take the "factory" rake out of it. Well, before looking, I already ordered a 2" spacer lift for the front. I just went out and looked, and my truck already has Rancho Quicklift loaded strut assemblies on the front. The part #'s I looked up say this is a 2" lift. There is still 1.75-2" difference in front and rear fender well depending on where you measure from. From the ground up there is a 2" difference. From the top of the rim up there is a 1.75" difference. Could be tire pressure differences causing the difference but either way I want to get at least another 1.75" out of the front and don't know how. I haven't gotten underneath to look and see if there are larger blocks or an AAL in the rear, but I can see that there are Bilstein 5100 shocks in the rear. This truck does have the max tow package and has the 6.2L. I also have a Warn Trans4mer Gen II brush guard/winch mount on front (no winch yet). I know that's already more weight than normal up front, plus with the max tow I have beefier suspension in the rear. Could that be what is causing the rake to still be there or is there most likely a lift block or AAL in the rear? What are my options to level the front? Take the Quicklift struts out and put a 4" suspension lift on front? Any help will be appreciated.

 

Got pics of the rear blocks? The factory blocks are short.

 

Quite a few people with Rancho Quicklifts say the front end tends to sag after a while. If this is the case with yours... most of the factory rake may have returned.

 

I don't have pics of the blocks but I took a look at them yesterday. If you can direct me to a pic of stock blocks/leaf springs, I can tell you if mine have bigger blocks.

 

Stock blocks are 1.25"

 

Pretty sure my blocks are taller than that. I'll take another look this afternoon. Assuming I have lift blocks and don't want to remove them, is my only option to level the front to go with something like a 4" suspension lift (up front only)?

 

Ok, I know for sure I have lift blocks in the back and the Rancho Quicklift struts up front. How can I get 2 more inches up front to level it? Can I put a spacer on top of the Rancho's if I get new UCA's. Something like this:

Silver Upper Control Arm For 2-4" Lift | Ford F-150 2WD 4WD 2009-2014 | eBay

Or is there a 4" lift kit available for just the front that I can buy? (that includes struts)

 

If you've got 2" of lift in the front over stock now, I would advise you to be very cautious to lift it any more. The CV joints won't be happy and their service life will be cut short. You may also find it very difficult to get a proper alignment at that point.

 

Does anybody make a 4" lift for the front only? I can't find anything that isn't a complete front/rear lift kit.

 

Ranchos are probably not worn out as assumed, the larger blocks in back were put in to maintain the rake when the level was put on. I'd plan on buying a complete 4" kit and don't measure from top of wheel wells as the front and rear have a different arch.