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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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is this normal for a 2wd?

My 2wd f150 was extremely raked when I purchased it. I have since purchased 33/10.5/18 nitro trail grappler on 18 moto metal rims. I installed a 2 inch leveling kit but it still looks raked. I was thinking of bumping up to a 3" level but I have read nothing but bad news. Is this normal? what else can i do?
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before leveling kit

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after leveling kit with 33 nittos and rims
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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Have you checked to see if someone installed a bigger block or add a leaf in the rear? Because that would explain the extra rake over factory.

And yes a 3" leveling kit wouldn't be good for the front end, it'd give you some nasty angles.

But another thing, judging by how stuffed those 33's are in the wheel wells, I have a feeling that if you lower that back to level it, it might cause some rubbing up on the front when turning.

But take some pictures of the front and rear suspension and that would be able to help us more.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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I feel like there's a drop on that truck . . . Your truck looks like it was lowered 2" before, and looks "normal" with the level

I'm almost certain it's been lowered. Definitely take some pics of the entire front suspension and the lead spring hangers in the back. My albums have a pic of my 2wd 06 in my driveway with 33" tires at stock height, which looks like yours now. The rest of the pics are with 33" tires and a 2" level.
 

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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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I feel like there's a drop on that truck . . . Your truck looks like it was lowered 2" before, and looks "normal" with the level
I was going to say the same thing. That looks low even for a stock 2wd.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Now that I'm off my phone and on my laptop, that definitely has at least a 2" drop up front.

This is how it should look:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...hread-182.html

That guy did the same me, added 2" front and back.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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Rear

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Front AFTER leveling kit!

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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 10:15 AM
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kmac0694 Your truck is the look i was going for,

My truck is not normally now, my wife's escape looks more lifted than my truck ! let me know if you guys need anymore pictures, and let me know what you think the problem is! thanks!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Pictures of the front suspensions would be nice...
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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this is the rear high

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this is the front after 2 inch leveling kit with 33" tires

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