What is needed to perfectly level a power boost?

[Natetroknot]

^^that’s another good point. In addition to headlights, our trucks XLT & above have plenty of gadgets that need to be properly aimed & calibrated. The higher up you go, the more those collision/etc. systems get wonky.

Pull your rear blocks and leave the front/tires alone and enjoy that kind of leve truck. Highly recommend it. Or if you’re wealthy & have money & time to spare you do you!

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[mindyabusiness]

Thanks all for the insight. I’m now wondering if I should just buy a pair of leveling pucks and see how it goes. Worst case I can always take em out and stay stock. Not sure I wanna spend 3k on a lift kit at the moment or even 1k for coilovers

 

[z-man]

Stage 3 Motorsports 2.3" leveling kit, 20x9 Brink B204 +18 Offset Insurgent wheels, and 275/65R20 Nitto Recon Grapplers.

 

[wessermgm]

Stage 3 Motorsports 2.3" leveling kit, 20x9 Brink B204 +18 Offset Insurgent wheels, and 275/65R20 Nitto Recon Grapplers.

Yes. I have been reading this wondering when someone would finally get to just install pucks. I have ReadyLift 2" pucks on my PB. It is not level, but not far off. I also have 275/65/20 Ridge Grapplers. Just pick leveling pucks at 2.3-2.5" - you will be close to level, close enough you won't tell. Factory ride completely preserved. 34"s fit easily (honestly I had 285/65/20 KO2s on this setup on my last truck with no rub).

 

[Coll4646]

Been through a few of the coilover sets. In my opinion, of the three sets I tried the last gen Roush fox set did the best with leveling my truck out. I did have to crank them up just a little bit but not much and it rides well. That set on 275/65/20’s and all the electronics in my platinum worked fine.

Then I bumped up to 295/65/20 with everything else the same on my suspension and I guess that crossed the threshold to screw up the electronics lol. Adaptive cruise is jerky now, forward collision alert is too sensitive etc. Will get to the dealership to recalibrate eventually.

 

[HammaMan]

Go with 2.5" pucks. You don't want a level as the truck's design is such that an actual level looks like you're on your way to squatted truck look. Carry any payload and the ass is hanging and just looks bad.

 

[mindyabusiness]

Yes. I have been reading this wondering when someone would finally get to just install pucks. I have ReadyLift 2" pucks on my PB. It is not level, but not far off. I also have 275/65/20 Ridge Grapplers. Just pick leveling pucks at 2.3-2.5" - you will be close to level, close enough you won't tell. Factory ride completely preserved. 34"s fit easily (honestly I had 285/65/20 KO2s on this setup on my last truck with no rub).

Did all your driver assistance systems and other electronics work fine with the 285s? I spent too much money on the 502a package just to ruin it with a leveling kit and bigger tires lol

 

[mindyabusiness]

Been through a few of the coilover sets. In my opinion, of the three sets I tried the last gen Roush fox set did the best with leveling my truck out. I did have to crank them up just a little bit but not much and it rides well. That set on 275/65/20’s and all the electronics in my platinum worked fine.

Then I bumped up to 295/65/20 with everything else the same on my suspension and I guess that crossed the threshold to screw up the electronics lol. Adaptive cruise is jerky now, forward collision alert is too sensitive etc. Will get to the dealership to recalibrate eventually.

This is what I’m worried about with altering the height of the truck. I love my blue cruise mostly because I’m lazy ? I’m wondering if I can get away with 285/65s but I’d hate to spend the money and have wonky electronics lol. Maybe I should just avoid a lift entirely

 

[mindyabusiness]

So today I bought the Mammoth 2.5 leveling spacers after the recommendations to try the pucks.

I think I’ve finally narrowed down what I want my stance to look like after looking at tons of builds on Customoffsets.com. Think I’m gonna go with a 275/70/18 or 33x12.5 nitto ridge grappler with the Anthem off-road viper at +0mm offset. Hopefully it’s realistic in terms of not messing with the factory electronics or having to trim stuff. I’ve accepted that I may lose a little ride quality but I’m fine with that.

After I get everything installed and mounted then I’ll assess and if need be install rear 1” drop shackles to fine tune

 

[mindyabusiness]

Rims and tires are ordered. Switched from the Nitto recon grappler to the Mickey Thompson Baja boss AT after all the positive reviews about how quiet they are. I’ll post some pics when everything is installed.

 

[JJSnell]

Since I took delivery of my 24 Lariat 502A PB, I’ve researched and have seen a large number of leveling options on the market. Most of the pictures I see of the leveling kits installed still have a slight amount of rake. I’m looking for an option that eliminates rake entirely as I hardly haul or tow.

Knowing that the power boost is the heaviest motor out of the lineup, would I be correct in assuming that a 3” lift in the front would settle to 2.5” and this would make the truck close to level? I know removing the rear blocks is a popular options as well. Overall, the goal is to fit 34s and a negative offset wheel and be perfectly level to the eye without rubbing or having to remove crash bars if possible, all while maintaining factory ride quality.

So, if anyone has experience with this or better yet has some photos they can provide along with details of what was installed, that would be a huge help and would eliminate guess work for me.
Thanks

Edit:
Oops I see Im late to this thread and you already ordered parts. Sorry.

I have a 22 PB and went the opposite way and removed the spacers from the rear end.
It's not a dramatic drop but I agree the stock rake is way too crazy and this did level it out a bit.
Ride is still "Platinum" worthy and very comfortable.
I'll try and get a pic if I remember.
Highly recommend.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

So today I bought the Mammoth 2.5 leveling spacers after the recommendations to try the pucks.

I think I’ve finally narrowed down what I want my stance to look like after looking at tons of builds on Customoffsets.com. Think I’m gonna go with a 275/70/18 or 33x12.5 nitto ridge grappler with the Anthem off-road viper at +0mm offset. Hopefully it’s realistic in terms of not messing with the factory electronics or having to trim stuff. I’ve accepted that I may lose a little ride quality but I’m fine with that.

After I get everything installed and mounted then I’ll assess and if need be install rear 1” drop shackles to fine tune

you’ll be alright

 

[HammaMan]

I think you'll be happy with just the pucks. If you examine the body lines of the truck you can't unsee it, at least I can't. When the red becomes parallel with the ground, the blue on the hood makes it all out of whack. It combines with the amount of body above the fender to make the front appear taller. The designers really knew what they were doing making the total appearance of the vehicle and I doubt we'll see a drastic departure from these cues anytime soon. It hides a slight rake so well that when actually level it looks unlevel leaving room for payload. Loaded level or even slight droop is expected, but to look loaded unloaded is just nah.

 

[wessermgm]

Did all your driver assistance systems and other electronics work fine with the 285s? I spent too much money on the 502a package just to ruin it with a leveling kit and bigger tires lol

Everything worked fine on my old Platinum with the 2" level and 35's, including Bluecruise.

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