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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 04:39 PM
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I have a 2016 Supercrew xlt 4x4. I bought my truck used and the dealership had already added a leveling kit and 33s. I measured the front leveling spacer and it measured 1.25”, which I believe to be a 2” leveling kit. I’m not sure of the brand. It has the factory rear block. I currently have about 1 1/8” rake. I’m am thinking about adding Bilstein 5100s on .75” setting. What I am looking for is average factory rake to calculate how much lift the installed leveling kit netted.

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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 06:06 PM
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I don't know but my tailgate is almost as high as an F450 with 22.5" Truck Wheels.
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 08:41 PM
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My 2015 was 2 7/8" rake. It was awful. Rancho quicklift took care of it
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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My 2018 supercrew is right around 2 3/4”.

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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks for the input! After reading more it seems most rake is around 2 3/4”. So I am assuming I have about 1 3/4 lift. I think adding 5100s set at .75” and a 2” rear block will set me up good for 35s.
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 10:07 PM
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You could take out the factory block for $0 to make it level, and not put any additional stress on the front end.
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Most folks do the level to level the truck and or to fit larger tires.

Sounds as though you're wanting to keep the rake?
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by idrive
Most folks do the level to level the truck and or to fit larger tires.

Sounds as though you're wanting to keep the rake?
I do want a slight rake. 1” compared to the factory rake looks good IMO. I like the stance of my truck, I just want it to slightly higher front and rear. I just did not want to go higher than 2.5” so not to stretch geometry angles too much.
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From what I have read 1.5” or 2” spacers with bilsteins set at .75” gives a nice firm ride. Better than going with 5100 set at max 2.1” height. Not setting the shock at max reduces the pre-load of the spring.
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Originally Posted by bigsid81
I do want a slight rake. 1” compared to the factory rake looks good IMO. I like the stance of my truck, I just want it to slightly higher front and rear. I just did not want to go higher than 2.5” so not to stretch geometry angles too much.
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From what I have read 1.5” or 2” spacers with bilsteins set at .75” gives a nice firm ride. Better than going with 5100 set at max 2.1” height. Not setting the shock at max reduces the pre-load of the spring.
No worries. Just making sure you're getting what you're after.
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