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Old 11-11-2018, 12:44 PM
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Default Perfect level amount?
So what is the perfect amount to level a truck, specifically a 2014 screw 4x4 with 5.5" bed with topper. I am looking at the kits I have tagged below.

https://www.americantrucks.com/supre...excluding.html

https://www.americantrucks.com/rough...ions-0913.html

https://www.americantrucks.com/motof...ng-raptor.html
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Every truck is different. Best bet is to measure and then make decision based upon measured rake.
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Two inches will usually leave just a tiny amount of positive rake and isn't too hard on ball joints. That's what gets my vote.
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FWIW.
My truck only needed 1.75"s from bilsteins to make it perfectly level.
No rear cap or extra weight in bed.
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Every truck is different. Best bet is to measure and then make decision based upon measured rake.
Bingo, especially since you have a topper. Measure your rake and buy accordingly.
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I have 2" Motofab. According to my measurements the front is still 5/8" short but it looks nose high. I am thinking about swapping out blocks or putting in an add-a-leaf.
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