Tremor Rake - We All See It

[SilverbackHobbit]

I feel like that's the kind of rake I need, so that the a$$ end isn't too squatty when I hook up to my trailer. Thanks for the pics, helps to visualize.

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[Yeti]

Did you ever complete your squat test? Curious about your result.

Sorry for the delay, guys.
(US) 402a w/trailer tow package
8000 pound trailer without the WD hitch engaged ~1100 pound tongue weight with the hitch
1/2 inch squat from a 5 inch rake

With 400 pounds (me and a dog) in the bed, 1100 pound tongue weight and weight distribution hitch connected, there was roughly a 1 inch rake. I still need to call Deavers to see what they recommend.

 

[AustinTremor]

Looks good! So you got the 2.5, I have seen a couple others on here with a 2.5" level and the rake looks less pronounced. Do you have the Trailer Tow Package on yours by chance? Just curious.

I do have the tow package.

 

[powerboost]

Sorry for the delay, guys.
(US) 402a w/trailer tow package
8000 pound trailer without the WD hitch engaged ~1100 pound tongue weight with the hitch
1/2 inch squat from a 5 inch rake

With 400 pounds (me and a dog) in the bed, 1100 pound tongue weight and weight distribution hitch connected, there was roughly a 1 inch rake. I still need to call Deavers to see what they recommend.

If you removed the 2" ? thick Tremor rear axle spacer block and replaced it with the regular 1.25" F150 4x4 block, it would be just about right to get truck a little closer to level and still handle heavy trailer tongue weight without below level squat.

 

[crvz]

I pulled the lift block off the rear axle this weekend. I bought the 2WD u-bolts, it was very easy to do the work in the garage. The rake on my truck with about a 1/2 tank of gas was on the higher end... 38.5" top of fender at the front, near 43" in the rear. With those blocks out its about 41" in the rear now, so way less pronounced. I don't do any towing, so I don't mind losing a little travel in the rear, and I have very little margin (~2") in the garage door height so I didnt want to lift the front.

 

[CMC]

I pulled the lift block off the rear axle this weekend. I bought the 2WD u-bolts, it was very easy to do the work in the garage. The rake on my truck with about a 1/2 tank of gas was on the higher end... 38.5" top of fender at the front, near 43" in the rear. With those blocks out its about 41" in the rear now, so way less pronounced. I don't do any towing, so I don't mind losing a little travel in the rear, and I have very little margin (~2") in the garage door height so I didnt want to lift the front.

Would you mind posting a pic of your truck's stance now that you have the rear block removed? I've been thinking of doing the same.

 

[crvz]

Here you go, @CMC

 

[CMC]

Here you go, @CMC

Looks pretty much level with just a slight rake now. I really like how that turned out. Thanks for posting.

 

[Raymonjd]

Here you go, @CMC

Really like the look of this and have been thinking of going the same route initially when I take delivery. Do you know if it causes any negative effect or premature wear on the suspension components? Also, any noticeable change in ride quality?

 

[crvz]

Really like the look of this and have been thinking of going the same route initially when I take delivery. Do you know if it causes any negative effect or premature wear on the suspension components? Also, any noticeable change in ride quality?

Don't have enough miles to really know one way or the other on difference in ride quality, though I'd say there's nothing I've noticed negative about it. I had about 2500 miles before I pulled them out, I've got about 100 miles since.

I'm not a big suspension guru (although I did take an automotive engineering elective as part of my degree 20 years past, where I both learned and forgot how to calculate all the pertinent performances of springs and dampers), but I'd be surprised if there is a significant impact on the variety of components. The springs are under a little more tension, but nothing is near maxed out. There should still be plenty of travel for normal conditions. If you were using your truck for extreme activities regularly, such as heavy towing, heavy payloads, lots of rock crawling, etc., you might consider something else, but for typical mall crawling with the occasional load or tow you should be fine.

 

[DirtFreak]

Looks pretty much level with just a slight rake now. I really like how that turned out. Thanks for posting.

That looks much better.

 

[SinCityF150]

Here you go, @CMC

I was going to go this route, instead I went berserk and added coilovers, matching rear shocks, method 18x9 wheels and 295s. I also took out the big 2.25” block and replaced with a 1” block as I didn’t want the back to be lower than a regular FX4, but damn yours looks good!

 

[cjreyes]

I pulled the lift block off the rear axle this weekend. I bought the 2WD u-bolts, it was very easy to do the work in the garage. The rake on my truck with about a 1/2 tank of gas was on the higher end... 38.5" top of fender at the front, near 43" in the rear. With those blocks out its about 41" in the rear now, so way less pronounced. I don't do any towing, so I don't mind losing a little travel in the rear, and I have very little margin (~2") in the garage door height so I didnt want to lift the front.

Do you have the part number of the 2WD U-bolts that you used? Your truck looks great and I want to do this exact thing to my '22 once I get it.

 

[Kenn]

I also took the rear blocks out, and for me it now sits perfect. I went to Oregon Spring in Tualatin and they made the U-bolts in about 5 minutes for $55. Obviously not convenient for most people but you may have a similar shop close by.

 

[crvz]

Do you have the part number of the 2WD U-bolts that you used? Your truck looks great and I want to do this exact thing to my '22 once I get it.

I bought 4 of these: ML3Z5705A

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