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What do you guys think about the look of the front end being higher?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by WillO562, Aug 27, 2013.

  1. Aug 27, 2013 at 11:19 PM
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    WillO562

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    Which looks better, having the front a bit higher than the rear or it sits at level?
     
  2. Aug 27, 2013 at 11:21 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    I like level or even a little rear rake...not a fan of the front being higher unless the truck is Long Traveled
     
  3. Aug 27, 2013 at 11:38 PM
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    x2 on everything. I kinda like a little rear rake the most, about like stock or maybe another 1/2” to 1”. Reason is when you load the bed up or hook up a trailer it will sit level instead of nose high.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:13 AM
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    It's a truck.... Rear rake for sure (rear higher).

    I don't care about how things look, but when I throw mulch in the bed....I don't want it sagging.
     
  5. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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    blakes09

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    i dont really care for the bro lean...higher in the back for me
     
  6. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    I like the front a tad higher. I am no bro !! To me the thinking of it will be level when I tow seems silly. IMHO
    If I'm towing , it can squat.
     
  7. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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    Unless you're LT don't do it. You look like a tool and it kills your MPGs.
     
  8. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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    Booger

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    Agreed, no need to bro lean unless you LT.
     
  9. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    Eldowr

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    Level or rear rake.. Level with air adjustable shocks in the rear for load leveling: even better.
     
  10. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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    Squatting isn't necessarily a good thing for towing. Squatting can usually mean you have too much 'tonque weight' and/or rear support. That makes your front end lift UP - which isn't good for safe steering output.

    Just sayin....
     
  11. Aug 28, 2013 at 7:26 AM
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    "Squat", should that even be a word that's used when talking about a truck? Sure, you can get away with a 1/2 inch of bro lean and nobody notice. But if you're choosing between level and lean, just go level. You'll feel better in the end, and probably a lot less bro.
     

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