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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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so i happened to have my measuring tape with me when i had to ride over to my grandmothers house the other day so when i parked in her driveway i decided to measure my fenders. there is a 4" difference between my front and rear fenders. my front fenders measured 34.75 inches from the ground. my rear fenders measured 38.75 inches. is that normal for a 2wd or is there something different/messed up? or am i just off my rocker?!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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does the front of your truck got a level kit on it? if you dont trucks come with a factory rake so that could explain your odd ground to fender differences
 

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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no. no level kit. i want one just gotta get the funding together. lol and i know about the factory rake but i didnt think it would be that much of a difference. maybe its just the voices in my head screwing with me again!! lol
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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lol im not sure but i know most leveling kits are 2.5" ive seen people that have gotten 3" which i know my grandfathers 3rd gen has a crazy rake to it aswell (his is 2wd aswell)
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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i do know one thing though. this will definetly be the last 2wd truck i buy. i regret not springing for the 4wd all the time. dont get me wrong i love my truck but i really wish i had 4wd. oh well.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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yea a level kit will help with the factory rake but i think the front end def sits lower on a 2WD truck than a 4
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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yeah thats about right i think mine was close to that and then i dropped the rear down a few to be level....but when i did that the front came up an inch or so...shes pretty level...
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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YEP THE 4" difference is they way they rolled off the assembly line
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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That rake sounds about right. Let me show you the difference in the 4wd and the 2wd.
Of the two red trucks, one is 4wd with a 4" lift and the other is a 2wd with a 6" lift. D@mn close to the same huh? 2wd's have WAY more rake and height difference from the factory.

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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cwboyjohnny who else is in that sig picture? looks like jusjay, hammer, pyro, and you?
 
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