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That look bad a##! I'm wanting to do the same thing to mine. Did it change the angles of the tie rods much and does it steer the same as before you had them installed? Does your upper control arms do ok with them?
That look bad a##! I'm wanting to do the same thing to mine. Did it change the angles of the tie rods much and does it steer the same as before you had them installed? Does your upper control arms do ok with them?
I haven't been able to check the angles yet as it was getting dark and I was trying to beat traffic home. I'll see if I can get a good pic tomorrow. Steering feels the same, if not better. For the 20 or so miles I drove it home, I didn't hear any control arm noises or notice them. I went over some train tracks and bumps with no adverse effects.
I appreciate the info. and please keep updating on how it drives and handles. I'm just trying to figure out if I need to save a little more and get upper control arms. I really don't want to get a full lift kit because I go into parking garages alot now. I think level gives it the perfect look.
Had 5100s installed upfront at 1.25” setting. Previous fronts 37.5”, post install 38.75 (‘16 2.7 SCSB 4x4). Feels great driving, front fenders don’t look stuffed anymore as well. Waiting to wash truck up to post pics.
Would love to see before and after pics of your truck with the 1.25" setting. I assume factory wheels/tires?
Some advice please. 2018 157WB 4x4 fx4 lariat here.
Want to keep as much rake as possible, close to stock. Getting 2 inch block for the back. Should my front be 1.7 or 2.1? Thanks
I have a 2017 f150 crew cab 5.0 2wd and just had the Bilstein shocks installed on mine 4 days ago. I had mine set at 1.75 and I have less than 1/4 of an inch difference from the front to the back.(almost perfectly level) I have no blocks in rear. I'd imagine with the stock block on the 4x4 and the front set at 2.1, you would still have more rake than me. If I were you I'd measure from the ground to your front and rear wheel wells on all 4 sides and calculate the difference you would have at 2.1 inches and what you have now. My passenger rear side is a little higher than my driver side rear. Can't tell with out a tape measure though.
Not happy with my rough country 2” level on my 2.7 4x4. Nose is way too high compared to rear and ride is not good imo. Ordered the 5100’s today, excited to get them. Tires now are 275/60 would love to go with 275/65. If I set at 2.1 do you think I will need a rear block and if so what size? I would like about 1/2 to 3/4 rake. Or do I just leave the tire size I have, set the front at 1.75 and be done? Ugh decisions
Here are pics of mine set on the top perch and changed rear block to a 3 inch settup. The rake looks about the same as factory and my nose isn't up in the air. Ride is firm but controlled.
12-27-2018, 09:10 PM
