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Jun 11, 2022 | 09:30 AM

carcus

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2017 2'' rear lift

My 2017 has a 2.5" level, Im not liking the squat look as soon as any weight is added to it, so I want to add a 2" to the rear but I am confused as to what rear lift to get, looking at the 2" kits the block is shorter than the OEM, do I measure the existing block and add 2"s?
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Jun 11, 2022 | 09:36 AM

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Factory block is tapered, 3"-3.25". You'll be looking for a block taller than that.

Jun 11, 2022 | 09:48 AM

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I just measured it, 3 1/4"s so I need a 5-5.25", whats confusing is they call them 2" lift but it would drop the truck 1.25"!lol

Jun 11, 2022 | 10:21 AM

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I have a 5 in. block with a 4 in. lift. Are you sure you want a 5 with a 2?

Jun 11, 2022 | 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett

I have a 5 in. block with a 4 in. lift. Are you sure you want a 5 with a 2?

The existing block is a 3.25" I ordered a 5" block so this should give my 1.75" lift in the rear, should be perfect

Jun 11, 2022 | 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett

I have a 5 in. block with a 4 in. lift. Are you sure you want a 5 with a 2?

That combo you have probably makes your truck level front to back. That's what the goal is for most who lift or level, but he is trying to regain some more rake so that it isn't so low in the rear when loaded. With that 2.5" front lift he probably only sits 1/2" higher in the rear...if that.

Airbags would be another solution. That would keep the leveled look while unloaded but also keep the rear from sagging when loaded.

Jun 11, 2022 | 10:44 AM

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Right. I realized he must want the rake. Makes sense. Mine is maybe an inch higher in the rear.

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Jun 12, 2022 | 09:32 AM

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Air bags not an option for you?

No I don't need, I don't tow or carry anything heavy and I want the slight rake look back

Jun 21, 2022 | 05:49 AM

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Blocks installed, easy mod, looks great, man these trucks sit high, the 37s would have easily fit without any lift.. I'm hoping the angle change helps the hood flutter when I meet a big rig on a 2 lane highway! Truck is easier to drive with the nose down especially turning corners