Opinion on leveling

I just replaced both uca/lca bushings and both ball joints. I already have Bilstein 5100's in the front which I had stock springs on the 2nd notch to level the truck. When I did the bushings and ball joints I put in 2881 springs and moved the spring perch back down to the 1st notch. The front sits about 3/8'' lower than the rear and debating taking the strut back off to move it up to the 2nd notch. Also worried about the springs ''settling'' some after a little time. Thoughts? I am getting it aligned Friday morning so want to decide before then. A few pics.

 

1/2" or so of rake is ideal imo. Barely noticeable, and will sit level with a little weight in the bed. And 3/8 is so minor, it could be coming from an uneven driveway. In my experience, springs settle within 50 miles or so, so again, I wouldn't sweat it. They're not gonna settle again 300 miles from now, if that's what your concerned about.

 

I'd leave it; in fact how about we switch stance?

Ass end on my truck is a good inch or so taller.

 

if you move the coils up a notch you're front will be 1" + higher and have more preload and effectively a worse ride

you want the rear higher than the front, otherwise it'll look saggy jones and slow

 

I agree with leaving with a bit of rake but if you must, going up to the second notch will make it front end taller and will make it quite stiff. I did this using the 2nd gen taco coils on second notch and the ride was uncomfortable and the shocks ran out of down travel.

 

I suggest putting the tape measure down and running it as is. If you are measuring it where it's parked in the pics, you're on a sloping driveway which won't give you accurate measurements anyway.

Your truck looks fine.

As was said above, it should have a little rake so it doesn't look like a dog scooting on the carpet with you load the bed with stuff.

 

Love those wheels! Could you let me know what they are?

 

The wheels are Method MR701 in Bronze. 16x8. Just put a new set of tires on also. Nitto Ridge Grapplers 265/75r16.

 

1/2 - 1 rake in the front is ideal to me. leveled entirely becomes personal taste. nose high is just weird for me.