I have a 2007 F150 SuperCrew 4x4. I recently had Bilstien 5100 installed at the 2" lift setting. It lifted the front at least that much. It is now very level and looks good when not loaded. When I hook up my boat the rear sags down a bit (3/4 inch or so) and looks a bit goofy leaning backward. Not sure what is the best way to fix this. I can either lower the front (set the Bilstien's at the 1" lift setting) or raise the back up.

If I raise the back I only want to lift it at most 1". What is the best way to do that? The rear already has a 2" block from the factory. Do it take them out and replace them with a 3" block? Does someone sell a 3" block that has the bump stop the sticks out like the factory 2" one does?

What about add-a-leafs? Or other suggestions?

 

I'd go with an add-a-leaf.

 

Order a 3" or 4" block from 4wheelparts..........

 

Aal

 

I have a 2007 Super Crew also and I have been researching the leveling idea. My concerns are reliability of the product, then excessive wear, then ease of installation.
I think the new adjustable shocks are a good option.

Do you have any pics of your vehicle and any of the suspensions angles?

Thanks

 

Seeing that you are towing I would go with either the AAL (cheapest and easier but the ride is stiffer) or have air bags installed(expensive and harder to install but the ride stays stock)
Installing adjustable shocks will only change how soft or stiff the truck rides not how high or low it sits.

 

Here is a picture of my vehicle with the Bilstiens installed at the 2" lift setting.



Looks pretty good without boat attached but when boat is attached it sags about 1 inch lower on back.

Seems like removing the stock 2" block from back and replacing it with a 3" block would solve the problem. The stock 2" block has a bump stop built into it that sticks out. Does anyone make a 3" block with the same bump stop built into it? I assume it needs to have it. Also will the stock rear shocks be ok with 1" of lift?

 

AAL or you could do another 1" block stacked in there, or stack it and weld it together

 

million dollar question---how often do you actually have the trailer hooked up? now you see why they dont come level from the facotry lol

 

You can have the best of both worlds...AIRBAGS!!!!!!

 

I have to boat hooked up pretty frequently. Without the boat the front and rear are nearly identical. The sag with the boat is 3/4 to 1 inch. So I only want to lift the back by that much. I'm ok with the back end being that much higher without the boat.

So who has actually raised the back end of their 4x4 one inch and how?

 

I went with AAL and looks great

 

Can you tell me who's AAl you used (part number?) Any pics? Did it effect the ride?

 

shim kit from procomp. Its 4 plates that add up to an inch. cost like $30. call 4wp and talk to them since its not on any websites.

 

Solution found. Procomp part number 52700.

http://www.explorerprocomp.com/PDFs/07cat/28-43.pdf

The kit provides the ability to adjust the rear height in 1/4" increments for up to 1" of total rear lift. I got the kit from 4wp for $30 and will install it soon.

Thanks to all who posted.