New here and to F-150's - I've got questions!
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From what I've read on here, it seems the 2017 has a 3" rake from the factory, mine did, as well as a couple others, 2 or 4 wd.
If you were to set your 5100's to the 2.1 setting, it should walk you right into where you want be.
The tires? Your choice, but 34" should work unless you get into a big negative offset on wheels, then butchering/bending would come into play. I know a +34 works well, read that, "Raptor" wheels.
I'm like yourself, I lowered the rear and lifted the front, but maintained a 1" rake in case I get too many groceries.
If you were to set your 5100's to the 2.1 setting, it should walk you right into where you want be.
The tires? Your choice, but 34" should work unless you get into a big negative offset on wheels, then butchering/bending would come into play. I know a +34 works well, read that, "Raptor" wheels.
I'm like yourself, I lowered the rear and lifted the front, but maintained a 1" rake in case I get too many groceries.
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From: Nowhereville, Barton City Michigan
Quite a difference in heights. I know for sure mine was 3", as well as the other guys were. I wonder what makes the difference, maybe the weight between a SCab and a Screw? Judging by the minimal weight of cargo that can make these things squat, I'll bet that's it.
I wish mine would have been 2 1/4". After my drop shackles, I would have been close to where I wanted to be without raising the front 3/4" with the Bilsteins.
Maybe should recommend the OP measures before he goes any farther.
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Mines at nearly 3" of rake. 2017 SCREW 4x4 FX4. I wonder if the max towing package has anything to do with it. Doubt it but just a thought. I have 5100's on the way for the rear. Will do the front's in a month or so. Will be setting mine at 1.75" to keep some rake for towing. Right now, even with the WDH set with a hefty setting on the bars, I get about an inch of droop. i'll be good with that, but will be doing airbags in the the next few months as well.
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Mine is not HDPP, just TT, with 275/55/20 tires, and my measurement was F-37", R-40" the day I brought it home, +/- 1/8". 9.75 axle. Don't know the difference in thickness of the axle tubes, but that could be larger than the 8.8".
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I put 5100s on all 4 corners and my truck sits 38.25" in the front and 39" in the rear, using the 1.75 setting. I'm running 275/60/R20 which is a 33" tire. Speedo spot on, no rubbing at all.
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Depends. If you plan on zero off-roading and on a budget, then pucks are fine. I preferred 5100 because it’s like killing two birds with one stone: improve ride quality AND adjust ride height.
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I won't argue that the 5100's are better than a puck, because they are. But if you want to save some money, I (and anybody I've ever known that did a puck for a level) have NEVER had any issues with them. Keep the level to 2" and you probably won't even notice the ride quality difference. You will a little bit though when you upgrade tires.
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I won't argue that the 5100's are better than a puck, because they are. But if you want to save some money, I (and anybody I've ever known that did a puck for a level) have NEVER had any issues with them. Keep the level to 2" and you probably won't even notice the ride quality difference. You will a little bit though when you upgrade tires.
Now tires - need to order them, do I want 295/70/18's or 275/70/18's? Truck has the 5.0 and 3.55 diff.