1.5" Level Kit

b-real · Mar 7, 2023

I dont think that with a 1.5" front you will need to do anything to the rear. I have a 2" front and I still have 1.5" of rake.

ETN · Mar 7, 2023

b-real said:
I dont think that with a 1.5" front you will need to do anything to the rear. I have a 2" front and I still have 1.5" of rake.

I dropped the rear by 1.25" with smaller blocks when I bought it, to tame rake a bit. But then mine had like 5" of rake new, so. At end of day, 1.5-2" of rake is perfect, in my humble, may have to add original blocks back, we'll see.

b-real · Mar 7, 2023

ETN said:
I dropped the rear by 1.25" with smaller blocks when I bought it, to tame rake a bit. But then mine had like 5" of rake new, so. At end of day, 1.5-2" of rake is perfect, in my humble, may have to add original blocks back, we'll see.

I saw that. Thought about going the same route myself to get closer to level, but decided I can live with 1.5" of rake for now.

I was just thinking in your case even with the shorter rear blocks a 1.5" front lift shouldnt make you nose high.

ETN · Mar 7, 2023

b-real said:
I saw that. Thought about going the same route myself to get closer to level, but decided I can live with 1.5" of rake for now.

I was just thinking in your case even with the shorter rear blocks a 1.5" front lift shouldnt make you nose high.

My goal is slight rake, and sit level with a few hundred pounds in back, which I don't often exceed. Hopefully get pucks and new tires going by end of month!

ETN · Mar 15, 2023

Reposting for indexing/searchability. Truck looks good, @USMC_BamBam. I hope to have a 1.5" motofab on in next week or so.

https://www.f150tremor.com/threads/tremor-level-pic-thread.2013/post-38376

ETN · Mar 25, 2023

1.5" Motofab level installed, with 290/70R18 Nitto Recon, and RAS. Pics/measurements, and some notes/impressions after-

Original:
Front 38 1/2
Rear 43
Rake 4 1/2

Replaced 2.25" Rear block with 1" RC block
Front 38 3/4 (up 1/4)
Rear 41 3/4 (down 1 1/4)
Rake 3

Add Nitto Recon 295/70R18

Add Motofab 1.5"
Front 40 1/4 (up 1 1/2)
Rear 41 3/4 (neutral)
Rake 1 1/2

Add RAS
Front 40 1/4
Rear 42 1/2 (up 3/4)
Rake 2 1/4

Impressions-

1.5" Motofab: Can't say I notice much difference in ride quality. Definitely enjoy the added height, in drivers seat. With Recons, definitely more aggressive, yet civilized. 295/70R18 have plenty of room, front and back (1/2 to 3/4) and plenty of room for UCA. Reasons for 1.5 (instead of bigger): mainly, I don't like deviating from engineered design more than I have to. Joints and angles are made the way they are for a reason from OEM. Worth mentioning also, when I called dealership a couple weeks ago to quote alignment, they volunteered that anything over 3" voids warranty on F150, and that with Tremor up 1" already, owners have 2" discretion.

Nitto Recon: I ordered the 116S (6 ply) from Discount, but after install and getting home, I realized they incorrectly installed a set of 129/126R (10 ply/E rated). Thought about returning, but (with a few days on them) while I can notice a difference, it's one I can live with. It's a truck. If doing over, may have gone with 285/75R18 instead, but me and 295/70 friends now.

RAS: As stated, I wanted to be able to handle plenty of payload with a more leveled truck (besides the fact I prefer a couple inches rake on a truck) and not squat. And anticipate a camper in next couple years anyway, so figured I might as well do RAS instead of reverting to original blocks, re rake. Super simple install.

Fuel will likely dip from 17.5 avg, with bigger/heavier tire and less rake. Can't tell if I'm imagining a slight decrease in power or not, with bigger/heavier tire, but not terrible.

Overall, very satisfied with choices. Hit exactly what I was shooting for.

Update: after 4k miles on the heavier recons, the 17.5 combined has only gone down to 17.2 combined.

TremorLucky · Mar 25, 2023

ETN said:
1.5" Motofab level installed, with 290/70R18 Nitto Recon, and RAS. Pics/measurements, and some notes/impressions after-

Original:
Front 38 1/2
Rear 43
Rake 4 1/2
View attachment 18214

Replaced 2.25" Rear block with 1" RC block
Front 38 3/4 (up 1/4)
Rear 41 3/4 (down 1 1/4)
Rake 3
View attachment 18210

Add Nitto Recon 295/70R18
View attachment 18211

Add Motofab 1.5"
Front 40 1/4 (up 1 1/2)
Rear 41 3/4 (neutral)
Rake 1 1/2
View attachment 18212

Add RAS
Front 40 1/4
Rear 42 1/2 (up 3/4)
Rake 2 1/4
View attachment 18213

Impressions-

1.5" Motofab: Can't say I notice much difference in ride quality. Definitely enjoy the added height, in drivers seat. With Recons, definitely more aggressive, yet civilized. 295/70R18 have plenty of room, front and back (1/2 to 3/4) and plenty of room for UCA. Reasons for 1.5 (instead of bigger): mainly, I don't like deviating from engineered design more than I have to. Joints and angles are made the way they are for a reason from OEM. Worth mentioning also, when I called dealership a couple weeks ago to quote alignment, they volunteered that anything over 3" voids warranty on F150, and that with Tremor up 1" already, owners have 2" discretion.

Nitto Recon: I ordered the 116S (6 ply) from Discount, but after install and getting home, I realized they incorrectly installed a set of 129/126R (10 ply/E rated). Thought about returning, but (with a few days on them) while I can notice a difference, it's one I can live with. It's a truck. If doing over, may have gone with 285/75R18 instead, but me and 295/70 friends now.

RAS: As stated, I wanted to be able to handle plenty of payload with a more leveled truck (besides the fact I prefer a couple inches rake on a truck) and not squat. And anticipate a camper in next couple years anyway, so figured I might as well do RAS instead of original blocks. Super simple install.

Fuel will likely dip from 17.5 avg, with bigger/heavier tire and less rake. Can't tell if I'm imagining a slight decrease in power or not, with bigger/heavier tire, but not terrible.

Overall, very satisfied with choices. Hit exactly what I was shooting for.

If you could do it over again, why would you opt for the 285/75R18 over the 295/70R18 that you went with?

ETN · Mar 25, 2023

TremorLucky said:
If you could do it over again, why would you opt for the 285/75R18 over the 295/70R18 that you went with?

Just prefer tall/skinny, for both looks and performance. Read that how you'd like

TremorLucky · Mar 25, 2023

ETN said:
Just prefer tall/skinny, for both looks and performance. Read that how you'd like.

Gotcha. I was just curious what the reason was.

Bigred700 · Mar 27, 2023

Thanks for posting ETN. I am going to do the same 1.5 level kit and after I end up towing a small camper to see how I like it, I will possibly do the RAS as well. Going to purchase the kit this week and hopefully get the install done in the next couple weeks. Will post picts when done with before and after photos and measurements.

Jafo58 · Jun 15, 2023

Do your front tires look like they're cocked inward after the level kit and alignment install? A local shop did mine yesterday with a 2" ReadyLift kit and alignment, rides straight and smooth, but did notice the front tires looked like they're slightly cocked inward. Alignment numbers are good. Any advice from anyone on this issue ?

ETN · Jun 15, 2023

Jafo58 said:
Do your front tires look like they're cocked inward after the level kit and alignment install? A local shop did mine yesterday with a 2" ReadyLift kit and alignment, rides straight and smooth, but did notice the front tires looked like they're slightly cocked inward. Alignment numbers are good. Any advice from anyone on this issue ?

You know, I did notice the front tires appear a bit canted after the install. Shop did mine also, alignment spot on. Hoping this doesn't wear the tires significantly unevenly, haven't noticed anything yet, but only a couple thousand miles on them.

Jafo58 · Jun 16, 2023

Spoke to the shop that installed mine and he said as long as the alignments are good it shouldn't wear tires unevenly. He also stated if really bothered me the correction would be to replace the UCA's with some Ikons. That would solve the canting.

Jafo58 · Jun 16, 2023

I went with the ReadyLift 2" leveling kit with BFG KO2's 295/70/18 stock wheels. Measurements is only 1" of rake, even though it looks like the front is higher than the rear. No rubbing at all with the stock +34 offset wheels.

ETN · Jun 20, 2023

Jafo58 said:
I went with the ReadyLift 2" leveling kit with BFG KO2's 295/70/18 stock wheels. Measurements is only 1" of rake, even though it looks like the front is higher than the rear. No rubbing at all with the stock +34 offset wheels.

Haven't experienced any rubbing either, with 1.5" lift, stock Tremor rims, and Nitto 295/70/18. Suspension hasn't been fully articulated since, granted, but would be rare that I'd need to, so.

DRvampTremor150 · Jun 22, 2023

I would like to ask if anyone has done any off roading with the 1.5 and 2.0 AS or any other height leveling pucks. What has your experience been with that? High speed vs low speed off roading. Our trucks are very capable in stock format. I just did a intermediate - medium trail off road ride in my local mountains and was really impressed with the Tremor. But I could have used a leveling kit as the front end was too low. My bumper paid some price.

FaKtor34 · Jun 22, 2023

DRvampTremor150 said:
I would like to ask if anyone has done any off roading with the 1.5 and 2.0 AS or any other height leveling pucks. What has your experience been with that? High speed vs low speed off roading. Our trucks are very capable in stock format. I just did a intermediate - medium trail off road ride in my local mountains and was really impressed with the Tremor. But I could have used a leveling kit as the front end was too low. My bumper paid some price.

If your intentions are to go offroad more than once a month and /or do intermediate to medium trails I would stay away from a puck lift and go with the coilovers, if price is your issue both Eibach and RC offer coilovers that work for around $450 or so.

Pucks work but are not optimum for offroad use, mainly due to the articulation you can encounter putting excess stress on parts, for occasional use it will do. Just my opinion.

Tjaxson · Jun 23, 2023

Bigred700 said:
Definitely some picts would be nice. I am also looking at putting on a 1.5" kit as i do tow occasionally.

Following for later. I too am looking @ a 1-1/2" kit.

PetePuffin · Jul 8, 2023

Hello - I too am looking for a 1.5" level for the front. I ordered the 1.5" motofab spacer lift, but after reading some comments I am concerned about wear. I understand why leveling in general can cause wear, but I'm having a hard time getting my head around the issues specifically for the "puck" style level and the excess stress? Does it put the shock at risk when a wheel is off the ground? Will only going 1.5" minimize risk? Outside of the winter months I would say I am off-road on moderate trails a few times a month.

So, I've been looking into a shock upgrade and most are more lift than I'd want. I like the idea of the adjustable Bilstein 5100, but they don't recommend them for tremor. And I keep finding that for other brands as well. I am thinking I will do the Motofab now and then check back next summer to see if there is anything new. Hopefully that will be okay.....

Jafo58 · Jul 9, 2023

2" level will be right at level, even though the front seems higher and rear measures 1" taller. 1.5" level will give you some some rake if you're looking for that. As stated earlier, no issues with rubbing at all with the stock OEM wheels +34 offset and BFG KO2's 295/70/18 tires.