Super Duty Rake..?
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Super Duty Rake..?
I'm interested in upgrading from an F150 to an F350 diesel for towing. However, I'm concerned about the lack of a "rake" on the some super duties (the level look, as opposed to the high in the back look that the F150s have) I prefer the raked look, is the level look caused by the heavier front springs..? Is this something that can adjusted..?
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this works if you have a f250 but it would not work if you already have f350(like the OP wants to upgrade to). Anything over a 4 inch block is risky and NEVER stack blocks. i would recommend going with airbags because they are adjustable so you can soften them for when your truck is unloaded. For a cheaper way you could do add-a-leafs but your ride will always be a lot stiffer.
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Most Superdutys have quite a bit of rake to them when they are stock.
Levelling kits are very popular for the Superdutys to raise the front up so it is level with the rear. The Superdutys that you have seen that looked level probably had a levelling kit installed on them.
My 05 F-250 4x4 sat 2-1/2" higher in the rear when it was stock and the F-350's are even higher in the rear.
Levelling kits are very popular for the Superdutys to raise the front up so it is level with the rear. The Superdutys that you have seen that looked level probably had a levelling kit installed on them.
My 05 F-250 4x4 sat 2-1/2" higher in the rear when it was stock and the F-350's are even higher in the rear.
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this works if you have a f250 but it would not work if you already have f350(like the OP wants to upgrade to). Anything over a 4 inch block is risky and NEVER stack blocks. i would recommend going with airbags because they are adjustable so you can soften them for when your truck is unloaded. For a cheaper way you could do add-a-leafs but your ride will always be a lot stiffer.
if you have any air bag questions feel free to ask
if you have any air bag questions feel free to ask
I still have to say, though, I'm not talking about after market leveling kits, these trucks are brand new and on the dealer's lot. I even saw 2 brand new F450's one had a nice rake and the other one was level..?
I'm not looking for a rake when it's hooked to the 5th wheel, just level. What I can't stand, is the too high in the front look when hooked to a trailer, it makes the truck look weak in my opinion.
Thanks again for all the replies and any other information would be appreciated; or website links, etc...
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I here you! Most guys that install leveling kits dont haul much.
Most heavy trucks are desinged for the maximum carrying capacity and have some "rake" when empty. Thease trucks are made for work! Thats why Ford makes the Superduty.
The F-150 is made more for going to the market. We use both trucks at work. The F-150 is a great truck when you spend an hour or two in LA traffic. But for heavy hauling you can bet the Superduty!
Most heavy trucks are desinged for the maximum carrying capacity and have some "rake" when empty. Thease trucks are made for work! Thats why Ford makes the Superduty.
The F-150 is made more for going to the market. We use both trucks at work. The F-150 is a great truck when you spend an hour or two in LA traffic. But for heavy hauling you can bet the Superduty!