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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by johnday
I've got 2 1/4" worth of front level on mine, measured, And still have close to an inch of rake as well. Mine had 3" of rake the day after I brought it home.
Some trucks just sit different than others.
Yeah. I think the REAR on my truck sits a lot higher than some others I've seen. Maybe because it's an XL/STX and generally weighs less in the cab area. Also only has a 23gallon tank, so less weight there, too. My rake was 3" as well. It is down to about 3/4" so sounds like we came up about the same amount. This is why I was on the fence about possibly going with the Rough Country 3" kit, but the CV angles were a little disturbing for me.

Edit: I think the REAR of my truck sits higher than a stock Raptor (with my current 33's). I would be willing to bet on it.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 2015LariatFX4dude
I've got a 5.0 and have my Bilstein 6112s set at 2.1. My total rake is .6 inches. Have you measured your rake yet?
Here is a pic of mine to compare to where you are sitting:
I think my rear sits higher than yours. I think that's where the difference is coming in. Maybe the ligher XL/STX truck + factory OEM tow package makes the rear higher?
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 10:47 AM
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Any profile views of 2.7 EcoBoost or 3.5 EcoBoost on 33's and Bilstein 5100's at 2.1?...
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeroTX
Yeah. I think the REAR on my truck sits a lot higher than some others I've seen. Maybe because it's an XL/STX and generally weighs less in the cab area. Also only has a 23gallon tank, so less weight there, too. My rake was 3" as well. It is down to about 3/4" so sounds like we came up about the same amount. This is why I was on the fence about possibly going with the Rough Country 3" kit, but the CV angles were a little disturbing for me.

Edit: I think the REAR of my truck sits higher than a stock Raptor (with my current 33's). I would be willing to bet on it.
ya, the UCA angles/CV angles, is a real concern. Funny you say that about the Raptor. I parked a few spaces away from a Raptor the other day, and I noticed the same. Just looking from a distance they appeared about the same in the front. Maybe next time I'll pull alongside, it's always parked in the same spot at Home Despot.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeroTX
I think my rear sits higher than yours. I think that's where the difference is coming in. Maybe the ligher XL/STX truck + factory OEM tow package makes the rear higher?
I think my truck is like this too. Sits WAY high in the *** end (I'm 6'4" and the top of the tailgate comes up to my chest). Not sure why though.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 01:26 PM
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2016 Lariat Screw, 2.5 inch Rough Country leveling Kit, Borra 1.5 wheel spacers, 305/55R20 Toyo AT's., Bushwacker Color match Wheel flares.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday
Looks good, how much rake do you have?
I used a 1 1/2" motofab spacer, and have my 5100's set to .71. So, I may be a little higher than you, I figure close to 2 1/4" level is what I wound up with, and still have an inch of rake.
Seems that results are greatly varied. What is your payload? Mine is 1904#.
Took some measurements this afternoon...looks like I have 1 5/8" rake on the driver's side but only 3/4" on the passenger side. For some reason my driver's side rear is sitting higher than all the other corners. Payload on mine is 2001 lbs.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ghunt81
Took some measurements this afternoon...looks like I have 1 5/8" rake on the driver's side but only 3/4" on the passenger side. For some reason my driver's side rear is sitting higher than all the other corners. Payload on mine is 2001 lbs.
That's quite a bit of difference. Left rear on mine sits a 1/4" higher than right with a full tank, 36 gallon. Did you get a frontend alignment done? Front same side to side?
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 07:19 PM
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I have not had an alignment done yet, the front sides vary by 1/2" (lower on the driver's side). Rear is 3/8" difference. But this was also with me trying to measure with a tape real quick so I chances are I was off a bit.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 08:03 PM
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Chances are good an alignment might straighten everything up for ya.
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