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Old May 11, 2018 | 12:16 PM
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Could anyone tell me the height difference between the front and rear of their trucks? I have a 13 screw 4x4 and if I measure from the top of the wheel(not tire) to bottom of fender, there's about 1 inch difference. I thought there should be more height in the rear and wonder if the leaves are a little tired. (no spacers in front and rear has what appears to be stock 1.25" blocks)

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Old May 11, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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For your listening pleasure and reading enjoyment (excerpted from the 2013 Ford F-150 builders guide) ...


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Old May 11, 2018 | 02:51 PM
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Thanks, that is very cool and I'm a technical drawing as well as schematic diagram junkie... but unfortunately it doesn't list the front/rear suspension heights. But even if it did, unless measured from hub or wheel to fender then it's subject to tire size and inflation psi.

So anyone, even with leveling kits, can ya take a quick vertical measurement from top of your wheel to fender lip? I've checked mine 3 times (memory issues and I forgot to write it down) but it only took 30 sec to do both
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Old May 11, 2018 | 06:05 PM
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mta5002414 ... it doesn't list the front/rear suspension heights. But even if it did, unless measured from hub or wheel to fender then it's subject to tire size and inflation psi.
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so basically the avg front/rear difference should be 2" not 1"
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trucks have a slight rake, meaning the rear sits higher than the front to accommodate payloads and towing. A 1-inch difference between the front and rear, measured from the top of the wheel to the bottom of the fender, could be normal, especially if you don’t have spacers or aftermarket suspension modifications. Here is the online height difference source to check it out . it might help

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Originally Posted by Mrperfect
trucks have a slight rake, meaning the rear sits higher than the front to accommodate payloads and towing. A 1-inch difference between the front and rear, measured from the top of the wheel to the bottom of the fender, could be normal, especially if you don’t have spacers or aftermarket suspension modifications.
You need to check the date before posting. The question is from 2018 and I highly doubt the poster is still looking for an answer.
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Originally Posted by 2008__XL
You need to check the date before posting. The question is from 2018 and I highly doubt the poster is still looking for an answer.
that's ok, it's helping others that may be looking for the same info years later.
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