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Front - AS 1.5” strut spacer + Bilstein 5100 set at 1”
Rear - 2” block and Bilstein 5100
285/65/20 Ridge Grapplers + 1” wheel spacer
Had Ridge Grapplers before the Bilsteins up front and IMO that’s where the stiffness in ride came from. Ride quality definitely improved with Bilsteins. Stock FX4 5.0 on left
Last edited by aducote87; Feb 3, 2019 at 11:22 PM.
hey guys, so I went through like 50 pages of posts and got tired. lol
i'm looking to do a level without any changes to the rear. (my main concern is being able to get into those small parking garages)
right now i'm contemplating with a 2 inch RC, 2.25 readylift or a 2.5 RC.
i'm not going to be doing heavy towing. if anything, the largest size uhaul trailer with things around the apartment, (nothing crazy heavy)
we have a 2018 STX supercrew.
from reading, I think to get an absolute level without "rake" which one should we go with?
Looking at readylift 2.25 inch leveling kit, their stock pic looks like its a perfect even level. reading on some posts about the 2.5 its either perfect or makes the truck sit higher in the front than the back. 2 inch has some rake.
i'm sure this is probably asked before lol its just so many pages to go through of irrelevant things
2.5 nose high
2.25 level/maybe nose high depending on engine
2.0 slight rake (.5"-which is good if you ever put anything in your bed or even tow a small trailer)
Front - AS 1.5” strut spacer + Bilstein 5100 set at 1”
Rear - 2” block and Bilstein 5100
285/65/20 Ridge Grapplers + 1” wheel spacer
Had Ridge Grapplers before the Bilsteins up front and IMO that’s where the stiffness in ride came from. Ride quality definitely improved with Bilsteins. Stock FX4 5.0 on left
Thanks. I read the entire thread and I can’t recall anyone else doing this. I have a 1/2” spacer and am going to do 1.75” Bilateins (bought a couple weeks ago just need to find time to get them installed). Will be on stock tires for a while. Looking forward to seeing if my results are the same as yours.
is there anything that anyone would recommend for the rear? 1” block to prevent sag when towing ? Are new front struts recommended ?
Im a noob to lifting/leveling trucks. Just want to get ride of the take my 2015 screw has and slap on some 33’s. Maybe have them pushed out 1” on either side for a more aggressive stance
2.5 nose high
2.25 level/maybe nose high depending on engine
2.0 slight rake (.5"-which is good if you ever put anything in your bed or even tow a small trailer)
I have a 2.7eb. With this information I think I’ll jist get a block in the rear so I’m not nose high and the rear doesn’t sag when towing anything
I have a 2.7eb. With this information I think I’ll jist get a block in the rear so I’m not nose high and the rear doesn’t sag when towing anything
thanks
That's the right way to go! I have a 2.25" block in the rear in place of the oem 1.25" block. My front shocks are on the 2.1" setting. I have 1.25" of rake. Doing it again, I would go with a 2" block instead of a 2.25". It provides the perfect rake to make the truck look stout while still giving you the ability to tow without sagging. I recommend halo loft blocks.
2015 F150 FX4 2.5” front 2” rear
