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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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I recently purchased a pre owned 2008 XLT directly from a Ford dealership. The truck had an extreme rake to it and I was told by the salesman it was due to the original owner having a bed camper in the back and he must have added 2" lift blocks in the rear to compensate for the load. I had 2" spacers installed in the front to level it however, it still has a slight rake to it. Now, the dealership can't figure out what was done to the rear because everything looks stock. Any thought would be extremely appreciated! Thanks all
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 07:51 PM
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Hello all,
I recently purchased a pre owned 2008 XLT directly from a Ford dealership. The truck had an extreme rake to it and I was told by the salesman it was due to the original owner having a bed camper in the back and he must have added 2" lift blocks in the rear to compensate for the load. I had 2" spacers installed in the front to level it however, it still has a slight rake to it. Now, the dealership can't figure out what was done to the rear because everything looks stock. Any thought would be extremely appreciated! Thanks all
If anyone has pics of your stock rear suspension, that would help to compare differences with mine.
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:15 PM
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If anyone has pics of your stock rear suspension, that would help to compare differences with mine.
I'll try to take some pic of mine to help with suggestions.
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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4wd or 2wd? Post a picture of your blocks. It would also be helpful to get a picture with a tape measure next to them.
Edit- Also post a picture of your leaf springs too. It may have an AAL.

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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by connorfx4
4wd or 2wd? Post a picture of your blocks. It would also be helpful to get a picture with a tape measure next to them.
Edit- Also post a picture of your leaf springs too. It may have an AAL.
Thanks, I'll try to get some pics taken tomorrow and post them.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:51 AM
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They come from the factory with a approxamatly 2" block of steel placed between the spring stack and the axle. It may still be stock in the rear suspension.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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Depends if it's 2WD or 4WD.. and then he may have an add-a-leaf .. really need a pic.
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Originally Posted by techrep
Depends if it's 2WD or 4WD.. and then he may have an add-a-leaf .. really need a pic.
Good point. Different builds have different options.
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Good point. Different builds have different options.
2WD has no block unless it's an FX2
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Originally Posted by techrep
2WD has no block unless it's an FX2
I forgot to mention mine is 4x4 with tow package. I'll send some pics when I get home from work. Thanks all
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