I have pretty much annexed the plan for 2" leveling by the Rancho Quiklifts. I will probably still go with those shocks in the future, just set at 0 lift.

I have searched extensively, and my answers are still a little distorted. Onto the point, My 2007 4wd, I have read numerous postings on 2" levels making '06/'08s perfectly level, some saying the 3" rear blocks are required to make the 2" level make an '06/'08 perfectly level ( don't totally believe it ), and seen some 2.5" levels with stock 2" rear block putting the front a hair higher, so my hope is that with a 2.5", the 3" block will balance it out and if anything just make the rear slightly higher. Logical? Any photo proof? Or would the 3" rear block be overkill for the 2.5" and put the rear about an inch or so higher still?

I miss the '04/'05 rear end height, hoping this will be the key to getting it just as high as my '04 was ( those years used 2.5" blocks correct? ). The 2.5" AS is averaged at $75 bucks, sweet. However, the 3" rear bocks OEM style that I have found avg about $150... are they really that expensive? I was expecting maybe $90. I found the ReadyLift #66-2053 to be a decent looking kit. $149 off ebay, is it cheaper anywhere else?

I also have seem some blocks on ebay that you 'stack' over the OEM 2", they are about 1 1/4" and so, I don't mentally like the stacking idea as I know many lift folks do not either, but in this matter of a non lifted truck, would that be a better route if the 3" block is too much lift for a 2.5" level? Though logically, the 3" block sounds smaller than a 2" block with a 1 1/4" block under it, maybe those were for '09+?

I want this to be relatively cheap, like $150 tops for both level & block, since I still need to align the front after level. But I won't cheap out on quality, I would much rather lift but only can level for now to make some 295/60-20 Trail Graps look better soon.

So what is the best verdict to getting my '07 4wd slightly higher in the back, and having the front end about perfectly level?

- 2" level only
- 2" level, 3" rear block
- 2.5" level only
- 2.5" level, 3" rear block

 

Blocks are like 1 1/2" i thought in the rear? If it was me, i'd go 2.5" with 1" larger than stock block. 2.5" sets you slightly front high (did 2.5" on a 06 and 08 f150 with identical results). 1" block should give you very slight rake with a good stance. If you are sticking with 33's tho i'd probably lean more towards 2" and not touching the back until seeing how it sits. (to lazy to search conversion tire size for those you are looking at)

edit: the difference between your 04 and 07 are leaf packs. Not block size.

2.5" w/ 1.5" AAL (roughly equal to a 3" block if the stock block is 1.5")








2.5" w/ fat bobs AAL(not sure on height)

 

Thanks man. Those pics from the leveled thread are some of what confused me some. Most of the AALs put the rear end too high so I want to avoid that. So a 1" block over stock, which equals a 3" block replacement. If 1" is cheaper and provides hardware i'll go with that. I just feel that $150 for a block kit is a bit much, but maybe I'm wrong.

These 33s are the last ones I plan to have, I want to run the 34.5s ( 295/60-20 ) Nitto Trail Graps next and if I keep this truck long enough for tires after that then i'll probably stick with the same size, or buy then I can regear, run 35s, and have a lift.

 

So no one has a '06/'08 4wd with a 2.5" level and 3" rear block without the leaf add ins? Would really love to see how it appears.

 

Not sure if I'll help much but I've read a lot of your posts about exhaust and learned a lot from it so thanks Darren. Anyway I have a 2.5 level with stock rear blocks on my 06. I measured it out before buying it so it sits perfectly level, as long as I'm not towing or have a fourwheeler in the bed or anything. Only then does it sag slightly but its manageable.

Measure the distance between the top center of the wheel well and the tire for both the front and rear. The difference of the rake is what you should get by subtracting the two. This is the size level kit you should buy.

I'm also thinking of maybe doing a full lift one of these days if I can ever get the $$$, but I think i would look into the AAL more. The extra stiffness and strength might be useful to you if you do any sort of work or hualling with your truck, just to keep it from sagging under the load. Just my opinion.

 

Thank man! Do you ever feel that the front is ever just a hair higher than the rear on certain angles? Do you have aftermarket shocks in the rear too? I'll judge after some measurements.

I don't haul anything but myself, my truck does not do what a truck is supposed to its merely a good looking/fuel drinking daily driver . So i'm not too worried about a little drop when pulling because I have only had to pull with it once. I will get the Rancho shocks at some point after some more important maintenance but time will tell.

 

Yes I have noticed that sometimes, rarely, the front looks slightly higher. But then other times I've seen it when the front looks slightly lower. My best guess is that it's just where it's parked. But no I still have stock shocks. I looked into getting the ranchos or blistens but then figured if I get a lift eventually I'd have to replace them anyway so figured I would wait.

So here's a question. If it sits perfectly level now but I wanted a little bit of help from an aal, would it be possible to use smaller than stock blocks with the aal? This way they cancel each other out height wise but you get the better hualing capacity of the aal. Just curious. Never heard of that but I think it could work.

 

Here is my 08 with a HBS 2.5'' level and a Readylift 3'' Rear block. The Readylift rear block replaces the factory rear block. My tire size is 295/70/18. I have some pics when I first put the level and block in and another of me pulling a friends boat. Here are a few pics....

 

Meant to get these up earlier but I just figured out how to post them. With a load and without. Not much difference but you can judge.
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[QUOTE=markymark17;4882497]Here is my 08 with a HBS 2.5'' level and a Readylift 3'' Rear block. The Readylift rear block replaces the factory rear block. My tire size is 295/70/18. I have some pics when I first put the level and block in and another of me pulling a friends boat. Here are a few pics....


That looks great to me! Just a tad higher barely noticeable in the rear end, perfect!

 

hmm, given my 08 and your 07 sit roughly around the same from the plant, this is what it looks like with the 2.5" up front, stock 2" block.



And, here is with the readylift 3" block installed...these are before alignment




Given the fact that your truck and mine is exactly the same in terms of cab+box, tire size (now) and the leer 700 this is what the end result of a 2.5'' front/3" rear looks like, and as of now i have 3/4" rake with the rear sitting abit higher

 

Finestyle, thanks! I am in truck love with that stance & offset, looks like this is the route I must go. I'll start with the level and get the tires, then move onto the rear block at some point. I never expect 100% level, but as long as the rear is only a hair higher that works great!

 

No problem man, got me wondering why didnt I see this thread sooner
Are you planning the 295/60/20 like lakemarykid? I want to see what that size would look like on a 10" wide rim.

Either way keep us posted we like pitchers!!

 

I was but I don't totally know now. They are quite a bit thinner than my 12.5" wide tires. And height wise they aren't much taller either.... I am actually thinking of the 35x12.5/20 Trails, but I would need to re-gear. But, I have pics of my truck next to a truck with the 295/60-20s i'll post the pics tomorrow when I have time to.

 

hey Darren. not to jak on your thread but a quick question darren you have 33x12.50, what mad you choose those over 275/70's ?? thank you much for all the input youve given!