Viking1204

So I recently had a Pro Comp Add-A-Leaf put in the back and my Bilstein 5100's put at their highest setting in the front. The problem is the back is 41" off the ground to the fender and the front is 38.5" to the fender. I don't mind a 1" rake but 2.5" is too much. I imagine the Add-A-Leaf will settle a bit so if I can get another inch of front lift I'll probably be good. Seems the Bilsteins only lift the truck about 1.5" on their highest setting.


What are my options for lifting the front up higher so I am closer to level and keep the ride quality I get with the Blilsteins?

Sirikenewtron

What truck config do you have? 4x4, cab, bed?
I'm on mobile app so if it's in your signature I can't see it. I got exactly 2" lift up front with my Bilsteins set at top setting,
Not sure what you could do to raise the front more, I'm interested in hearing any info anyone has.

2013 f150 ecoboost 4x4 crew cab

Viking1204

It's a 2011 FX4 Screw Short Bed. The Bilsteins were fine until I put the Add-A-Leaf in. They gave me about 1.5" of lift but the Add-A-Leaf brought the back up another 2" so now I need to go higher in the front.

zimmer0

iTrader: (1)

Boss coilovers or f150lifts bilstein/eibach setup to get ~3" up front

Sirikenewtron

Idk how you could lift front more... I changed out the rear blocks in mine to 3" and now have right around 1&1/2" rake with the Bilsteins set at top setting. Sometimes I wish I would have gone with a 2&1/2 block but when I got a load in bed I'm happy I went with the 3"
Still I wouldn't mind a little more lift up front too.
I thought I heard the Add-A-Leaf's will settle a little after a while though....

Viking1204

Yes, I believe they will settle so that is why I'd like to bring the front up another 1" to 1.5". Right now I have a 2.5" difference between front and back so I have more rake now than stock! I think coil overs may be the way to go but they are definitely not cheap and money is tight right now. I guess I'll have to start saving.

DieselDawg

The Add-a-Leaf lifted up the rear which pushed down on the front I assume. Is there a rear block that could be removed and replaced with a smalled rear block? That would seem to be the easiest and least expensive fix.

Viking1204

I didn't put the Add-A-Leaf in to lower the truck so not planning to put a smaller rear block in. From what I've researched I have 2 options. A spacer that goes above my front spring or a coil over solution. Anybody installed something like the spacer below with the Bilstein shocks?


http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A6599A0A0.aspx

lewis26

iTrader: (1)

If your bilsteins are already maxed, I doubt you will get another 1.5" of lift without maxing out the suspension and driveline components.

Sounds like you might need to step up to a full lift, instead of a level.

HaloLifts

Icon are 0-3" in the front, So are our Boss Coilovers:

IMG_1134sm by Alexl5280, on Flickr