Hey guys, another leveling dillema here. I have a 2012 Lariat SCrew 4x4 with the 6.2L. I bought it used and it already had the rancho quicklift on the front. The rake has always been there, and I assumed there must have been bigger blocks in the back. I do have the heavy Warn grill guard on the front, but the same rake was there before I added it. I just went out and measured my blocks and they are 1.25", which from what I read is the factory OEM size block. So if that is the case, then are my Rancho's sagging/worn out? I took a few measurements and I'm roughly 1" to 1.25" higher in the rear:

Front ground to top of wheel well - 38.25" L&R
Rear ground to top of wheel well - 39.5" L&R

Front center of wheel to top of wheel well - 22.5" L&R
Rear center of wheel to top of wheel well - 23.5" L&R

How can I get another inch up front? Do I need to trash the Rancho's and get some Billstein struts and adjust them all the way up? Will a new set of Rancho's fix the problem? I'd love some Halo Lift Boss adjustable coilovers but I can't afford that right now.

Here's some pics to show the truck with and without the grill guard.

 

I had the same issue with Rancho Quick Lifts on a 2006. They sag pretty quick. Ride and all was still good, just couldn't hold the ride height.

You can put a leveling kit on or replace them with Bilsteins, Eibachs, Foxes or Halos.

 

I suspect they are not heavy enough to handle the weight. The 6.2 is much heavier than all the other engines, I also suspect that is why it has hydraulic power steering. (The others have EPAS)...And then you have that grille guard...more weight.... if you want it to sit up higher... I probably would get the 6.2 springs (meaning original, motorcraft) and use spacers. Otherwise live with it

 

So if that is the case, then should I be able to put a 1" spacer on top of these Ranchos? I know in normal situations you wouldn't be able to because of the geometry, but my springs are obviously compressing and not giving the normal amount of lift because of the front end weight of my truck, so the geometry of my suspension with these now should be close to stock, or at least close to one with only a small amount of lift.

 

I would think so. But I don't know. My truck is all stock. No leveling or whatsoever.

 

I would think so. But I don't know. My truck doesn't have a leveling kit in it