I just carry tools and materials for jobs. I have around 400-500lbs most of the time in the back. With the front spacer and bed empty the truck sits level. Once I put all my tools in the rear drops 1/2” and always looks crappy sitting with reverse rake.

I tow occasionally but not often enough to warrant any major upgrades.

 

It looks so much better leveled. I tow a trailer so it’s out for me. My grandfathers had pickups in the 70’s and I don’t remember them raked like modern trucks.

 

I'd throw in a Readylift block then, it'll be cheaper than leaf springs and won't stiffen the ride like the AALs will. It's easy enough you can install yourself in 20-30 minutes too. They have various sizes, - decide how much rake you want loaded or unloaded, and order up a pair. If you check Amazon and ebay, you can usually snag an open box set for even less.

 

Finally got around to installing mine yesterday. Went with a 2.5” Autospring and a 3” Readylift rear block. Left with just over 1” of rake which is what I wanted for towing and hauling. I really like the very slightly lifted look.

A couple notes. Doing the level on this truck compared to the strut style on the 04-13 models is much more of a pain. I could not get the studs out of the strut no matter what I did (2018 model), maybe Ford changed them.

I found it easiest to disconnect the cv shaft from the knuckle, install the bottom of the struts into the lower control arms first, then prying the lower and upper control arms to push the top of the strut into the tower.

Don't be afraid of the IWE system, it’s really not hard at all to get it properly splined to reinstall without issue.

I’ll get get some pics soon!

 

If you loosen the rear lower control arm bolt and remove the front one it allows the control arm to drop enough to install the strut with out prying......

 

Yeah I’m sure I could’ve gone that route too. I found it faster not to do it that way, but there are multiple ways to get it done. It’s just going your own preferable route

 

Cant wait to see some pics, I may be doing the 3" Readylift block myself to give me the rake I want. I'll base my project on how yours looks!!!! glad to hear its not too bad of a job.

 

2.5” AS & 3” ReadyLift in the rear. Stock 275/65 R18 tires for now. Absolutely love the stance, it’s perfect 👌🏼

 

Went to get an alignment done and this guy's truck was on the rack right before me. Shop owner said he just threw a level on it too. You on here bro? Lol

 

I start work on the 30th, so hopefully a level comes shortly after that! I will be looking to install the 5100's on all 4 corners! I will be on factory tires for a while, and will make sure to get before and after measurements!