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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Reverse level or +2.5 level?

Just picked up a 19 6.2 f250. Wanting to do something with how much rake I have.

I searched and found the PMF replacement blocks to drop the rear to only a 2” block.

or I want level the front with the ready lift 2.5” kit.

anyone had any experiences with both and what do you prefer?

mostly haul a flat bed trailer or a gooseneck cattle trailer but not all the time. The truck is already tall so I know I would be able to lower the back no problem but have never done that to one of my trucks before. Just trying to be different than what I have normally done.

thanks in advance!

also what size tires are you guys running with your setups? Pictures appreciated!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitch7c
... The truck is already tall so I ...
What you said plus "gooseneck/fifth wheel" pretty much makes lowering the rear the best move.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 04:46 PM
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if youre happy with ride quality as is, lower the back. Otherwise Carli or Icon coil springs make a big difference in ride quality and give you a nice 2.5" lift.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 04:48 PM
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you also may want to measure it out yourself, 2.5 may be too high.. I have a 19 and it has the snow plow package and it is only 1.5 low in the front. I left it because it is not too bad in my opinion
 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 08:11 PM
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Lots of metric tires between the stock 34 inch 20s up to around 35 inches.

As far as lift or lower i wouldnt want to go beyond 1 inch in either direction really. Since you said you are actually using the truck.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 08:23 PM
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Lots of metric tires between the stock 34 inch 20s up to around 35 inches.

As far as lift or lower i wouldnt want to go beyond 1 inch in either direction really. Since you said you are actually using the truck.
another reason I did not do anything, don't want to be nose high with weight in the back. I don't tow, but haul heavy loads on occasion....
 
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