Want to level... to raise or to lower?

[Tractionlimit]

First timer here. I have a brand new Flash, and the fact the rear fender gap is over 3" more than the front is bugging me purely from a cosmetic standpoint. So... should I raise the front, lower the back, or split the difference? What's easiest to do with the fewest negative effects?

I don't want to change the ride, and I don't plan to run off-road tires due to range anxiety. Don't really want to increase risk of damage on potholes or curbs, but also don't need it any higher. I'm in MN, so I'll run stock size Blizzaks for winter on 6mm offset 20x9.5 wheels (not thrilled about the offset, but we'll try it). I tow a 3,500lb camper all summer, and have a Leer cap on order, as I carry camping cargo. From that standpoint, lower in the back makes it easier to load.

Let me know what you think!

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[Athrun88]

Easiest solution would be to raise the front to match the rear. That would go against more of your goals in exchange of the levelled look. The comprimise would be to split the difference. Lowering the rear would meet more of your wants, but it would involve more work/parts/cost.

Do keep in mind though, the reason trucks are raked in this way is to compensate for any load you put in the bed. If you don't plan on putting anything in the bed that will greatly affect the suspension back there, I'd be all for levelling. Doing that though, kind of defeats the purpose of a truck imo, and if you do put a heavy load there, you'll be squatting which is (again imo) frowned upon .

 

[Firn]

Lowering the back should be pretty easy. You cannot lower much, only an inch or so, but it does help.

IMHO you want to lower the back, not raise the front.

 

[gunner_herman]

How can you lower the rear? I did that to an old ram with the leaf springs super easily just by taking out one of the overload leafs.
Would you have to change the coil springs in the rear?
i personally would like to lower the rear about an inch or so.

 

[Firn]

How can you lower the rear? I did that to an old ram with the leaf springs super easily just by taking out one of the overload leafs.
Would you have to change the coil springs in the rear?
i personally would like to lower the rear about an inch or so.

The Rough Country 3/4 leveling kit comes with new springs mounts for the rear that actually lower it a little bit.

https://www.roughcountry.com/product/ford-lightning-leveling-lift-kit-52006

 

[gunner_herman]

That kit looks simple enough. Now just have to decide how much I want to do it. I want the look but I just hate messing with the warranty.
thanks for the link.

 

[Tractionlimit]

The Rough Country 3/4 leveling kit comes with new springs mounts for the rear that actually lower it a little bit.

https://www.roughcountry.com/product/ford-lightning-leveling-lift-kit-52006

Thanks for the link and reply. Quick update with photos illustrating why I want to level. I'll try to lower the rear an inch first, but think I might ultimately also raise the front 2" if I stick with the 6mm offset wheels. I had hoped for 18mm, but these only came in one offset.

This is my winter setup with Vision Tactical 20-9.5-6mm wheels and 275/60-20 Blizzaks. The poke look is growing on me, so I may end up selling stock wheels/tires and doing something similar for summer.