Remove the Rake?
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,051
Likes: 10
From: TEXAS
Remove the Rake?
Purchased a new 2019 F150 XLT FX4 a week ago and the rake is driving me crazy. I understand the design of the rake in placing the rear higher than the front, but under most circumstances I won't ever have that kind of weight in the bed of the truck.
I also do not seeing larger tires and wheels in my future, those days are over for me. The truck will be an every day driver and serve as a Toad behind our motorhome.
So I am looking at 3 different ways to help level out the rake/stance of the truck.
1. 2" leveling puck/spacers at the front strut tower. Roughly $100 plus installation and alignment comes to $400
2. Rancho Quick Lift strut/spring complete assembly which includes the adjustable front struts. $345 for the kit alone. This give a 2.75" lift which may slightly reverse the rake from F2R.
3. Rear 1.5" lowering shackle kit from Ford Performance Parts. $104 plus installation, unless I tackle this one myself.
Would love to hear some impute.
I also do not seeing larger tires and wheels in my future, those days are over for me. The truck will be an every day driver and serve as a Toad behind our motorhome.
So I am looking at 3 different ways to help level out the rake/stance of the truck.
1. 2" leveling puck/spacers at the front strut tower. Roughly $100 plus installation and alignment comes to $400
2. Rancho Quick Lift strut/spring complete assembly which includes the adjustable front struts. $345 for the kit alone. This give a 2.75" lift which may slightly reverse the rake from F2R.
3. Rear 1.5" lowering shackle kit from Ford Performance Parts. $104 plus installation, unless I tackle this one myself.
Would love to hear some impute.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,762
Likes: 536
From: barton city mi
There's a 4th way as well, and easiest and free. You can remove the block between the springs and axle. Very easy to do. Will drop the rear 1 1/4".
I just removed my rear drop shackles, it's a PITA without a lift. I installed them on a lift. Just mentioned that in case you go that way, and change your mind later.
Also, as on most 1/2 tons I'm aware of, it doesn't take a lot of weight to make them sag, regardless of your payload rating.
I just removed my rear drop shackles, it's a PITA without a lift. I installed them on a lift. Just mentioned that in case you go that way, and change your mind later.
Also, as on most 1/2 tons I'm aware of, it doesn't take a lot of weight to make them sag, regardless of your payload rating.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,051
Likes: 10
From: TEXAS
There's a 4th way as well, and easiest and free. You can remove the block between the springs and axle. Very easy to do. Will drop the rear 1 1/4".
I just removed my rear drop shackles, it's a PITA without a lift. I installed them on a lift. Just mentioned that in case you go that way, and change your mind later.
Also, as on most 1/2 tons I'm aware of, it doesn't take a lot of weight to make them sag, regardless of your payload rating.
I just removed my rear drop shackles, it's a PITA without a lift. I installed them on a lift. Just mentioned that in case you go that way, and change your mind later.
Also, as on most 1/2 tons I'm aware of, it doesn't take a lot of weight to make them sag, regardless of your payload rating.
Thank you,
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,762
Likes: 536
From: barton city mi
Yes, originally I had lowered the truck 1 1/2" with shackles, but left the block in place. I've now gone back to my OEM shackles, and left the block there. I was setting my truck up for street, but got a good deal on wheels and tires, and now am back to stock on the rear, and am leveling the front going up 2 1/4".
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
Purchased a new 2019 F150 XLT FX4 a week ago and the rake is driving me crazy. I understand the design of the rake in placing the rear higher than the front, but under most circumstances I won't ever have that kind of weight in the bed of the truck.
I also do not seeing larger tires and wheels in my future, those days are over for me. The truck will be an every day driver and serve as a Toad behind our motorhome.
So I am looking at 3 different ways to help level out the rake/stance of the truck.
1. 2" leveling puck/spacers at the front strut tower. Roughly $100 plus installation and alignment comes to $400
2. Rancho Quick Lift strut/spring complete assembly which includes the adjustable front struts. $345 for the kit alone. This give a 2.75" lift which may slightly reverse the rake from F2R.
3. Rear 1.5" lowering shackle kit from Ford Performance Parts. $104 plus installation, unless I tackle this one myself.
Would love to hear some impute.
I also do not seeing larger tires and wheels in my future, those days are over for me. The truck will be an every day driver and serve as a Toad behind our motorhome.
So I am looking at 3 different ways to help level out the rake/stance of the truck.
1. 2" leveling puck/spacers at the front strut tower. Roughly $100 plus installation and alignment comes to $400
2. Rancho Quick Lift strut/spring complete assembly which includes the adjustable front struts. $345 for the kit alone. This give a 2.75" lift which may slightly reverse the rake from F2R.
3. Rear 1.5" lowering shackle kit from Ford Performance Parts. $104 plus installation, unless I tackle this one myself.
Would love to hear some impute.
Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,209
Likes: 1,225
From: San Antonio, TX
I adjusted mine down. It was easy. Is that you concern?
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,019
Likes: 6
From: Fountain Valley
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,209
Likes: 1,225
From: San Antonio, TX
Actually, everyone should do it leveled or not. The headlights aren't exactly aimed from the factory. I found that my standard halogen headlights were much better once I took the time to aim them properly. Now, even though my truck is leveled, I rarely get flashed. Actually it happens less than when the truck was new. When I first got it the lights were aimed too high. The low beams seemed alright, but the high beams lit up the trees.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post