Level or not ?
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2017
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For me personally I like the raked look. Also when I hook up to my 5th wheel it perfectly levels out.
if you tow often I say don't level. If it's very infrequent level if that's your cup of tea. Leveled and towing more often then not leaves you nose high and not only looks bad but is blinding to oncoming traffic. My opinion of course.
if you tow often I say don't level. If it's very infrequent level if that's your cup of tea. Leveled and towing more often then not leaves you nose high and not only looks bad but is blinding to oncoming traffic. My opinion of course.
Senior User
Joined: May 2013
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having been there done that, if you tow heavy a considerable amount, I would leave it stock. Even with airbags the overall behavior/handling of the truck is different towing. I towed 6500# boat and 13,500# TH before and after my modifications. The stock truck handled both the trailers better. It comes down to your usage and the looks you are after.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2001
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It all comes down to personal preference. I lowered mine a little over and inch with different rear spacers from Ford. Looks better to me. Should be ok when hooked to the 5er. No right or wrong, just whatever you like.
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Tuned
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Bend, Oregon
This is exactly what I'm planning to do. Airbags are already sitting in my garage.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2017
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I'd like to level out a little (1.5 - 2") for a better look and for 35's, but since I have a heavier 5er on the way (13.5k empty), I'm not doing anything until I see how much the rear end will squat.
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Junior User
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Texas
I leveled front with airbags out back. The bags will not level out anymore with a trailer. Im ordering 2" pucks for the bags.
So anybody wanting a leveled truck and tow, you will need pucks for the rear also.
So anybody wanting a leveled truck and tow, you will need pucks for the rear also.
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2017
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I'm thinking most of the guys here who raise they're front ends do so to gain clearance for larger rims/tires. I'm keeping my OEM 20" wheels and lowered my aft end. Lowering the rear is easier, less expensive, and does not disrupt the steering geometry. Click HERE to see my step-by-step with photos.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2017
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Exactly why Im doing the 2016 blocks and bags. Still leaves near 2" of rake without bags inflated.
Junior User
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From: Texas
I don't want my truck to have a rake loaded or unloaded.
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Mountain Pass
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I'm thinking most of the guys here who raise they're front ends do so to gain clearance for larger rims/tires. I'm keeping my OEM 20" wheels and lowered my aft end. Lowering the rear is easier, less expensive, and does not disrupt the steering geometry. Click HERE to see my step-by-step with photos.
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From: SEVA
With lowering the rear only 1-1/4"? I'd guesstimate minimal impact if any at all.