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04 Lariat 5.4 4x4 -> Front struts/coils

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Old 01-22-2019, 09:08 PM
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It'll look better, and the better struts will give a better ride. Especially compared to your worn out tired struts.
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Originally Posted by paultmaz@yahoo.com
So it ends up my back is about 2 inches higher than the front! I guess I never really noticed. So if I got the Ranchos it would be level.
So what do you get with it being level? Just better look? Better ride? Better performance?
My local mechanic said he would charge me $140 to install these if I brought the parts. Seems cheap enough. I am pretty handy, as I have done the rear and other things, but this seems pretty complicated.
if you want to leave your truck stance the way it is and have no plans on bigger tires in the future go with the moog or kyb coilovers... or you can buy the 5100’s and leave them set at zero ride height. $140 to install is good but remember, you will need an alignment after installing.
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Originally Posted by paultmaz@yahoo.com
So it ends up my back is about 2 inches higher than the front! I guess I never really noticed. So if I got the Ranchos it would be level.
So what do you get with it being level? Just better look? Better ride? Better performance?
My local mechanic said he would charge me $140 to install these if I brought the parts. Seems cheap enough. I am pretty handy, as I have done the rear and other things, but this seems pretty complicated.
you get just that, a leveled truck. Some like the look better, some don’t. Definitely not s better ride. While it shouldn’t be much worse, youre changing the factory suspension geometry and limiting travel, so there’s no way it’ll be better. However, if your current shocks are worn out, the new ones may improve the ride. But, oem ride height shocks and coilovers will also improve ride, better than a leveled set up.

Trucks come with 2 to 2.5” of rake from the factory. This is so when you tow or haul, you’re not squatting. Definitely something to keep in mind if you level. The rear end will sag lower than the front if you load it down.

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