I was parked next to an 05 XLT Screw and noticed it was about 2 inches lower than my 07 King Ranch Supercrew. Both trucks are factory stock. I then noticed there was 1 less leaf in my truck. Was this change made to lower the 07's ?

 

Tire size/rims could have accounted for some of it.

 

I would guess that the King Ranch has one less leaf in the springs to improve the ride. Was the leaf that was not in your KR the short bottom over-load leaf?

Did you happen to notice if the other truck had 17" tires on it?

 

4wd vs. 2wd maybe

 

Both 4WD. Mine has 18 inch tires, the XLT had 17 inch. There was only 1/2 '' difference in the tire . There was another leaf in the XLT. It was obvious because the U clamps that hold the leafs together were "full' on the XLT but there is "space" in mine. Was there any changes in the model years ? The payload stickers read exacly the same. So wouldn't my leafs have to be stiffer ?

 

Oops, sorry, I meant to say the XLT is HIGHER than my 07 !!!

 

According to the specifications, the 05 and 07 Supercrew 4x4's have a height of 76".

 

Sounds like he has a 2" leveling kit.

 

Nope, he's said it's they way it came from the factory.

 

perhaps his ride is newer, meaning shocks and other suspension components are not as worn out.

 

We put them side by side and measured them. His (05 XLT) is exactly 2 1/4 inches higher than my 07 King Ranch. Both are Super Crews. I have 18 inch wheels, he has 17's. Both are factory stock. The 05 has an extra leaf in the rear. But I looked at another King Ranch today and it's just like mine ( less a leaf). They must have made a change from 05 to 07 or there is a leaf difference between models.

 

how many leafs do you have in the rear? my 04 lariat has 4 in the rear stock.

 

Could it be he lied about a lift. I heard it somewhere that men occasionally don't tell the whole truth

 

your truck is also a wee heavier than an XLT. leather + the center console + premium audio system + all that nice stuf = weight. you got a good 300 lbs on him if not more.

I don't think it's enough to say 2.5", but every lil' bit adds up.

were you both on full or empty on gas? 30 gallons of gas up or down might also play a factor...

 

30 gallons adds an extra 200+ pounds...