Too much FX2 rake but;
10-09-2012, 10:57 AM
#1
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Too much FX2 rake but;
Too much rake but don't want to end up
with the "PRE RUNNER" rear drop, when i
am haulin heavy loads or trailers..........
I wonder how much should i lift the front?
FX2 SCREW 5.0, 3.55.OX
with the "PRE RUNNER" rear drop, when i
am haulin heavy loads or trailers..........
I wonder how much should i lift the front?
FX2 SCREW 5.0, 3.55.OX
10-09-2012, 12:29 PM
#2
Beating Dead horse and all but ....
I lifted my front 2.5" and the rear 1.5". That spec gets you to leveled 4x4 height, and retains about half of the factory rake.
You could just lift the front 1-1.5" and see how you like that as well if you are a MPG monger.
I lifted my front 2.5" and the rear 1.5". That spec gets you to leveled 4x4 height, and retains about half of the factory rake.
You could just lift the front 1-1.5" and see how you like that as well if you are a MPG monger.
10-09-2012, 01:24 PM
#3
This is my Lariat with the fx wheels on it with no leveling but my rake doesn't seem nearly as bad. Is the rear suspension different on the FX2?
Last edited by F150Lasso; 10-09-2012 at 01:28 PM.
10-09-2012, 01:41 PM
#4
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dunno Lasso
There is a clear difference in your rear tire to
wheel well distance, as our pics are similar,
size. I dunno about the suspension dif between
a FX2 v Lariat. I'll have to keep reading......
thx
wheel well distance, as our pics are similar,
size. I dunno about the suspension dif between
a FX2 v Lariat. I'll have to keep reading......
thx
10-09-2012, 01:57 PM
#5
I just bought my FX2 Sport and it looks just like yours! I was very dissapointed in the look so I tried to make some exterior visual modifications. I took the running boards off and the air dam in the front off. It made it look a little better but I definantly want to add a 1.5" front lift. I've been looking at the supension blocks that you just bolt on and it seems to give the desired effect. If you want I can try and post some pics later...?
10-09-2012, 03:14 PM
#6
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yea rshaw
I would like to take the running boards off my truck,
but the ole lady willnot bee too happy. Im 6'2 and
i still have to make an effort to climb in and step out.
Post pics rshaw, if you have them. lemme look.....
Im thinking, go with superccs, and raise the front a little.
thx
but the ole lady willnot bee too happy. Im 6'2 and
i still have to make an effort to climb in and step out.
Post pics rshaw, if you have them. lemme look.....
Im thinking, go with superccs, and raise the front a little.
thx
10-10-2012, 12:04 AM
#7
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I know I am surely in the minority here, and I don't mind a leveled truck. But I actually think some rake makes it look better IMHO, it looks tougher, sportier in my mind. Sort of how dragsters are with the smaller wheels in the front. I also tow trailers, and don't like it sagging. Leveled out seems more like a SUV or car to me.
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10-10-2012, 08:28 PM
#8
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FX2 RAKE , Says Elbo
Once I thought about it, the FX2 Rake is ok for me.
Here's what I did today. I hitched my tilt trailer"
Loaded my Zero turn Ferris mower@ 1000#. Then
Loaded other gear, blowers,trimmers,tools ect. Then
My hitch height lowered 1.50 inches. Yea that's what
I want a truck to do. I'm just prolly 'smitten' by my
New truck. It looks good, but it needs to work......
Thanks Elbo, for the reply.
Here's what I did today. I hitched my tilt trailer"
Loaded my Zero turn Ferris mower@ 1000#. Then
Loaded other gear, blowers,trimmers,tools ect. Then
My hitch height lowered 1.50 inches. Yea that's what
I want a truck to do. I'm just prolly 'smitten' by my
New truck. It looks good, but it needs to work......
Thanks Elbo, for the reply.
10-11-2012, 12:03 PM
#9
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The suspension may be a little different. If you have a higher tow rating, the factory may have installed a different rear springs. Thats my guess.