So here's my 05 STX. I just recently put the Rough Country 2.5" lift kit on it which is a 2.5" spacer in the front and a 1" block in the rear and 35s squeezed around some ATX rims.

My issue is and I don't know if you can tell from the pics but I still have a considerable amount of front rake. I manage to clear the 35s with no rubbing, but I personally am looking for the completely level look. Do I need to take the 2.5" spacer out and put a 3" in? Would that extra 0.5" be enough? Should I take the 1" blocks out of the rear?

Let me know what you guys think.

 

remove the rear block and you should be real close to level. I think it looks great just as it is..

 

Don't get me wrong I think it came out great too, but it just bugs me when the truck sticks it's nose down.

And my first thought was to take the 1" out of the rear, but me and my infitite wisdom I threw away the old u-bolts and block.

 

well... going with a 3" spacer in the front of a 4WD is not good for the CV shaft angle and ball joints but, some people do it anyways...up to you.

 

In my opinion 2.5" is the most you should have in the front. I would remove the rear block. I put a 2.5 in mine and it still has a tiny bit of rake (1/2-3/4) with no added rear block.