What exactly gives 3rd gens the 1 inch "factory lift"?

im alittle confused, is it that they just sit higher or does the stock suspension play a part of that? So when looking to lift the front i know for example a 2 inch spacer on the stock suspension would add up to 3 inches of total lift correct? My main question is if the front suspension gets fully replaced is the 1 inch factory lift deleted so i would have to look for coilovers that lift a total of close to 3 inches (2.75)?

 

3rd gens just sit higher. If you’re trying to lift the truck 2 inches, get 2 inch coilovers. Avoid spacers if you can afford coilovers.
I personally went with Bilstein 5100/OME 887 springs for a ~2.5” lift front, icon AAL + overload spring for about 2” rear.
Only about $720 and I’m happy with the setup!

 

Do you have any measurements (hub to fender)? I would love to see how much higher my truck will sit with this setup. Also do you have any rake? Im at 21.5 front and 22 rear, only thing ive done is leveled the front with 5100 but wasnt satisfied I still have rake

 

What clip did you set it on?

 

Stiffer springs

 

If you set the 5100’s to the 2nd highest setting, your truck should be level. I don’t currently have any good pics of my truck’s height, but it is level.

 

Its on the 3rd one, counting from the bottom going up

 

So there is still 2 notches left to work with