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I have a 2015 XLT 3.5TT 2WD with 265/60 18 wheels and tires. I want to level out the stance. Will rarely do any towing or off roading. Since there is no spacer between the rear axle and springs to remove, what rear drop shackles would anyone recommend to level out the stance?
TIA!
Last edited by fastblackmerc; Oct 13, 2020 at 10:41 AM.
I have a 2015 XLT 3.5TT 2WD with 265/60 18 wheels and tires. I want to level out the stance. Will rarely do any towing or off roading. Since there is no spacer between the rear axle and springs to remove, what rear drop shackles would anyone recommend to level out the stance?
TIA!
I would suggest you park your car on a flat surface, measure your rake, then buy whatever you need to get the rake you prefer. All trucks vary slightly, best to check it yourself. Typically 2WD have about 2" of rake.
I wish i would've measured the rake before to see the difference but i didn't do any measurements because i was changing tires as well. Didn't think about the rake. Put Bilsteins 5100s on 1.26. It actually ended up with more rake than i expected but I'm ok with it since i tow a camper.
You'll be glad you did it this way when you hang weight on the hitch.
Too, you can this winter keep some weight in the bed for better snow/ice traction... that is if you live a little north.
Truck looks good. Betchoo LOVE the way it drives now!
Thanks. Yea that was the reasoning behind doing only 1.26. I live in southeast Florida so not too worried about snow and ice although i will be camping up the Blue Ridge Parkway in November.
i was expecting a rougher ride with the 10 ply tires but i guess the Bilsteins sucked it all up. im impressed with how well it rides!
Another factor that will bear on your ride quality is your tires' Cold Inflation Pressures. 2 psi can mean the difference. You must be at or near what is suggested for your factory tire. Because you have maintained a similar proportion, or, aspect ratio and wheel diameter (with your new set o' kicks), you can run what's on the door jamb. Take care to add pressure if you think you're going to be heavy on one of both axles. blah blah blah.
Let's see pictures at some point in the future after you've attached your fully-loaded camp rig!
Awesome! There is definitely not a lot of pictures or info about this setup on internet. I’ve been running it for 3k miles now. Angles are all comparable to any other 2-2.5” leveling kit. The ride quality is a big improvement from the softer stock struts. Truck feels more controlled and takes bumps in the road like a champ. I had it installed at a local 4x4 shop. It was their first time installing this exact setup. The eibach lift springs are BEEFY, and I wasn’t going to try my luck compressing them for the install. If you have them installed at a shop, make sure to tell them to set the snap ring on the Bilstein struts to the lowest setting. The springs will provide the lift. Your truck will look good with the raptor wheels/tires. Be sure to post up a picture and your thoughts!
Curious, why did you decide to use lift springs when the struts have a lift option built into them? Not criticizing it, just wondering what the motive was.... I have the 5100's w/ stock springs, but my truck doesn't sit as high as some others even at the "2.1" setting.
Curious, why did you decide to use lift springs when the struts have a lift option built into them? Not criticizing it, just wondering what the motive was.... I have the 5100's w/ stock springs, but my truck doesn't sit as high as some others even at the "2.1" setting.
I’m doing the 5100s with the Eibach coil overs for the greater than MAYBE 2.1 lift (Eibach is 2.7). I’m trying to fit 315/70/17 raptor takeoffs, so I figured more lift is better. I’ve also heard that 5100 Max’d out can be harsh.
Curious, why did you decide to use lift springs when the struts have a lift option built into them? Not criticizing it, just wondering what the motive was.... I have the 5100's w/ stock springs, but my truck doesn't sit as high as some others even at the "2.1" setting.
My motive was to eliminate the stock rake and provide a level stance front to rear. The Bilstein struts alone at their max height setting don’t provide enough lift to achieve this look. That’s where the Eibach Lift springs come in. When used with a Bilstein or Eibach leveling strut, the lift springs allow you to achieve 2.7” lift in the front. Mine was closer to 2.5” after they settled, which I am more than ok with.
