Picking up my 2017 screw XLT this wkend and the dealer can do a 2" spacer level on it for a decent price for my area. I've read as much as possible but just want to make sure of the following since this is now time sensitive. Will this effect the ride of the truck, will I still have a slight rake (I still want some due to towing a camper) and this amount of lift shouldn't effect any front end components correct? I have to give them an answer today so any help and info you guys can give would be awesome. Thanks in advance.

 

I would do 1-1/2" if you still want a little rake. 2" will put you almost level.

The higher you go, the more stress angle on the UCA.

 

Regarding the level, as long as the dealer is not going to tell you your warranty is voided should you have a problem with any front end components you're good there.

A quality installation will slightly affect ride. Most would not notice the difference.

You should still have approx. .5" - 1" of rake.

EDIT: I agree on doing the 1.5" level rather than 2" if you're worried about the rake.

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I think the difference between the two recent replies is I have 5.5' bed, idrive has a 6.5' bed, which is a longer wheelbase, so the rake angle will vary slightly.

 

How big of a camper will determine how much squat you'll have in the back end. For instance right now my truck is stock with the 2 to 2.5 inches or rake but when I pull my BBQ pit which weighs about 8000 lbs my truck sits level. I've got plans to level the truck, upgrade the shocks, and add rear air bags because nothing makes me more mad than reverse rake while pulling a trailer. My advise is the 1.5" so you still have some rake and the truck will sit mostly level while pulling your camper.

 

I think a 2" spacer will pretty much level out your truck. You will probably have a slight rake, with the back end being about 1/2 inch higher, but it won't be a noticeable rake. Towing a trailer with a tongue weight of over 400-500lbs will make it sit a bit nose high.

You shouldn't notice any ride issues. It will probably effect your camber and toe angles to a very small extent, but I imagine they will do an alignment when they're done.

Probably the biggest issue you might face is subjecting the front drive shafts to steeper angle, and wearing out the front joints and boots quicker. But many hundreds of people do it with seemingly no adverse affects.

 

Great thanks for the info. I'm getting the 157 wb so I guess the angle will be slightly different right?

 

Yes, but not by much. With the 157 you'll notice even less of a rake than with the 145. But they're so close, that that truck will appear level on either one with a 2" level.