The Rancho 9000XL Struts leveled my truck without the need for the level kit. I was shocked by how high it sat after installing. I like it.

 

This was my '04 Lariat 4x4 with a 2-1/2" Daystar leveling kit. Running 315x70x17 BFG TA/KO's on 17x9 American Racing wheels. Had to do some trimming on the lower front wheelwells to clear when turning. This picture was taken over 10 yrs ago.

 

2.5" HBS

 

Looks nice

 

Mine was almost dead level at first, but has settled about 1/4" in the past 3-1/2 yrs.
Don't know what brand.

 

I purchased a 2" leveling kit from ruff country, the kit included rear add a leaf and front strut spacers. During checkout, I misinterpreted upgraded shocks thinking the shocks would be for the front coil overs. The upgraded shocks actually added a solid 2" lift to the rear. Since I had gone that far, I decided I wouldn't want to replace rear shocks and leave the stock struts in the front so I ordered rancho super lift coil over struts that added 2.5" to the front. Original tires on the truck are 255/70/r17 and I am currently having 285/70r17's mounted on stock rims (17x7.5 wide). The strut spacers combined with the rancho super lift struts have pushed the front CV shaft to a very disturbing angle and the strut coil spring has been pushed out into contacting the upper control arm. Needless to say, I'm having the strut spacers removed. I also installed 1.5" wheel spacers to eliminate any chance of the tires rubbing the control arms.




Rear fender heighth after add a leaf and shocks.<br/>

 

I'm new on this and don't have any pictures on my truck yet but my 2008 F150 super crew seems to have a 3.75" to 4" rake. I do some towing and don't want to be front high but would like to bring the front up a little. I can't decide between a 1.5" or 2". I'm putting 33's on it later this month. Would it be safer to just go with the 2"?

 

Wait.... so you have the Quicklifts AND 2" spacers?! How'd you manage to get the strut back into place?!

 

Good god man! That's a terrible idea. You would be lucky not to destroy the front end of your truck within a month. That must ride like ****.