FX4 and Max Tow Factory Rake

[waitingforbigred]

Just for those who may be waiting on their trucks and wondering:

Front

Rear

Right about 4.5" rake.

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[Csvt18]

This is both packages on this truck? Shit

 

[waitingforbigred]

This is both packages on this truck? Shit

Correct, both packages.

I'm going to get the dealer to throw some pucks on the front, we'll see how that looks. I don't want to "true level", I still want a bit of rake. I may mess with the rear blocks if the pucks don't get me where I want to be.

I'm waiting to see if Ford Performance/Fox will come out with a coilovers and strut kit for the 21-22s like they have for last gen.

 

[Mtnman1]

If you boight the max tow package for actual towing, might want to reconsider the level.

Very unsafe to tow with front end up in the air.

 

[Csvt18]

If you boight the max tow package for actual towing, might want to reconsider the level.

Very unsafe to tow with front end up in the air.

I have max tow on my 19. No issues. The WD hitch levels it out nicely so I’m not nose high. I have a level as well.

 

[waitingforbigred]

If you boight the max tow package for actual towing, might want to reconsider the level.

Very unsafe to tow with front end up in the air.

Max tow is for later potential of towing. Thinking about getting a camper down the line. If I do that I will most likely get airbags.

 

[Csvt18]

Correct, both packages.

I'm going to get the dealer to throw some pucks on the front, we'll see how that looks. I don't want to "true level", I still want a bit of rake. I may mess with the rear blocks if the pucks don't get me where I want to be.

I'm waiting to see if Ford Performance/Fox will come out with a coilovers and strut kit for the 21-22s like they have for last gen.

I’m curious how tall are the 21+ Rear blocks? Non fx4 was 1.25” I think?

 

[dirtdiver]

what is the point to the rake? why not make the trucks sit level with no load?

 

[RossRR]

That is quite a bit of rake, my '19 Lariat FX4 Max Tow is only 37-1/2" and 40" (with a 150 lb. Fiberglass Shell and 36 gal. of gas). If I ever get possession of the one I have on order, I may go ahead and bring the front up a couple of inches. If I do that, I'll be getting rid of the two stage air dam and going up in tire diameter.

 

[waitingforbigred]

what is the point to the rake? why not make the trucks sit level with no load?

Without a WDH or air bags, the tongue weight on the trailer will push the rear end down. If you are level with no load, you will be nose high with a trailer which isn't ideal for vehicle handling and just looks goofy.

 

[Mtnman1]

what is the point to the rake? why not make the trucks sit level with no load?

For towing. Nose in air is very bad for towing.

 

[Tomatoboy]

what is the point to the rake? why not make the trucks sit level with no load?

Because then the truck will be nose-high when towing or carrying a load. This has safety, aerodynamics, and (less importantly) cosmetic deficiencies. The rake is included to offset that rear squat you’ll get when loaded.

 

[waitingforbigred]

I’m curious how tall are the 21+ Rear blocks? Non fx4 was 1.25” I think?

Not sure. All I've seen online is that there are three different rear blocks from the factory.

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