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I need help deciding on front spacers to lift my truck

Old 01-25-2018, 08:13 PM
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Does anyone know what the size is to lift my truck perfectly level? I have an 2018 f150 sport stx package.

I see 2" and 2.5" spacers seem common. Also any recommendations for a good deal spacer is appreciated.
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Ive seen people say 2" made theirs level and others say 2.5" did the trick.

I have what was said to be a 2.5" and mine is level.
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Ready lift makes a 2.25 if just want to split the difference. That is the one I'm thinking about going with.
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Originally Posted by EcoBeast2.7L
Does anyone know what the size is to lift my truck perfectly level? I have an 2018 f150 sport stx package.

I see 2" and 2.5" spacers seem common. Also any recommendations for a good deal spacer is appreciated.
The amount of rake can vary from one truck to another. You should take some measurements to see how much rake yours has.
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Thank you all very much.
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Find a spot that is as level as possible and measure from the ground to the top of the wheel well. One side of my truck appeared to be .25" lower on one side than the other. I think I may have been on uneven ground. From what I had researched when looking for my leveling kit is that the newer models typically only need a 2" level as they don't have as much rake as say the 11th gens. I personally have an 11th gen and bought a 2.5" level and it's perfect. I'm also running about 5psi in my rear bags but I don't think that's enough to raise the rear end up any.

Point is, measure and move to another location and measure again.
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Originally Posted by EcoBeast2.7L
Does anyone know what the size is to lift my truck perfectly level? I have an 2018 f150 sport stx package.

I see 2" and 2.5" spacers seem common. Also any recommendations for a good deal spacer is appreciated.
Best way to know is to measure yourself... Tape from ground to fender (right in the middle). It's usually 2'' rake in the front (our 2017s are)

Are you planning to tow often? If so, I would consider leaving a little rake.
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Measure it but not from the ground. Measure from the center of the wheel to the top of the wheel well. The difference between the front and back will be what you need to level it out. Measure as seen here.
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Originally Posted by BadFish523
Measure it but not from the ground. Measure from the center of the wheel to the top of the wheel well. The difference between the front and back will be what you need to level it out. Measure as seen here.
It didn't even occur to me to measure from the center of the wheel. Seems like a much more accurate way to measure.
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Originally Posted by TLRD
Find a spot that is as level as possible and measure from the ground to the top of the wheel well. One side of my truck appeared to be .25" lower on one side than the other. I think I may have been on uneven ground. From what I had researched when looking for my leveling kit is that the newer models typically only need a 2" level as they don't have as much rake as say the 11th gens. I personally have an 11th gen and bought a 2.5" level and it's perfect. I'm also running about 5psi in my rear bags but I don't think that's enough to raise the rear end up any.

Point is, measure and move to another location and measure again.
Amazing info tyvm

Originally Posted by BadFish523
Measure it but not from the ground. Measure from the center of the wheel to the top of the wheel well. The difference between the front and back will be what you need to level it out. Measure as seen here.
Heck yes, I will do this!

​​​​​​​This is my first time learning about "rake"

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