Dacam

I know this question has been asked many times and Im trying hard to research the answer to this question but Im getting different answers.

What makes a 4wd higher in the front than a 2wd.

I understand that 4wd trucks uses a longer front strut.
Ok, I get that.
With that being said, is that the only factor? If so, then a stock 4wd will be essentially be lifted 1.5"-2" more than a 2wd from the factory.

If so then the 4wd uca balljoints will receive more angle than a 2wd because of the longer strut. (kinda like using a 1.5"-2" spacer). Is the 4wd uca at more of an angle vs 2wd uca? Or are the 2 uca's at the same angle due to other factors like different shock tower height?

Im under the impression that a 4wd leveled with a 1.5" kit is actually 3"-3.5" higher than a stock 2wd given the fact the a 4wd is already 1.5"-2" higher from the start.

Reason being is that I see alot of 4wd guys running 3" rear blocks with 2.5" front lift and their trucks are almost level. If I run a 3" rear block, I would have to lift the front 4.5" to get my 2wd level.

Is it correct to say that when a 4wd guy says he's got a 2.5" front level, I have to add the 1.5"-2" on top of what his lift is to get my 2wd to the same height?

Or Im I totally wrong.....

M Jon R

The 2WD's have many different parts up front; different steering knuckles, hubs, control arms, struts/coilovers, etc. Given that, it gives the vehicle a different ride height because the parts are different; hell I believe even the front part of the frame is different between the two as far as the cross member & whatnot goes. The only difference in the rear between the two that I know of are the size of the blocks.


Someone more technically knowledgeable will be able to answer better.