Lowering the rear

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WHYUMAD

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How much would you recommend to drop the rear to level the truck if you did the middle perch mod for the front?
 
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I'm on the stock (lower) position on the front, and with my 1.25" drop my truck is pretty level. I would guess .75" drop would level a truck on the middle perch setting.
 

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Is there any concern with installing the rear shackles (Poly Performance) with pinon angle?
 

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Was wondering the same thing. I know the poly shackle kit is supposed to give you more travel as well as lower the back. This way there of no need to do the middle perch adjustment.
 

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The first thing I tried to get rid of the "face down ass up" factory position was adjusting the front to the middle perch. That alone just wasn't enough so I added the Synergy 1" drop shackles. Now I would call the truck leveled at best, but still didnt have the classic prerunner sag I personally enjoy so this weekend I installed the 2WD 1.5" blocks from Ready Lift. IMO its perfect now. The front sits at 42 1/4 inches, and the rear at 42".

Judge for yourself.
 

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Personally, I prefer the oversprung or "ass-up" look.

However, I just wanted to chime in on a couple things. WSI has a great set of HD progressive leafs for just $1000. These will virtually eliminate wheel hopping. I know, I have them. Check here: products - White Star Industries

As for bump stop replacements, SDHQ has a reasonable and easy to install block for $185 here: Rear Raptor Bump Stop Mounts

I did a short write up on the bump stop blocks here: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/sdhq-bump-stop-mount-install-20282/

SDHQ also has shackles. I don't have them, but WSI does and he has it paired with his springs and with some weight in the bed it sits under level. The shackles are here: Synergy Suspension 09-12 Ford F150 / Raptor Leveling Shackle


Here is a picture of my truck on mid perch with WSI leafs and no weight in the bed. IMAG0763_zps1b943b2d.jpg
 
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