Is it worth lifting front/back on XL or just level the front 1inch to make it look better?

[joele]

My goal is also rugged/bigger tires and i dont mind if they rub a bit when i turn tight. i dont drive the truck much. Is it worth lifting front/back on XL (non awd and non hybrid) or just level the front 1inch to make it look better? i know a 1 inch level kit is easy. should i lift it more in front and also do back or is not really worth the extra money/hassel? thanks in advance!!!

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[Waterick]

Have you got a 2025, or at least the upgraded CV axles? If not, then lowering the rear would be better for their longevity.
Edit: Actually see you really want a lift, just minimizing it would improve the life of the axles.

 

[Blue_Max]

I can't imagine it would be worth it, but I've never even noticed the rake of my Maverick.

 

[710-oil-614]

Since it’s purely for aesthetics (and mostly is when lifting Mavericks) you should do whatever you think is best to achieve the desired look.

Lifting the Maverick really isn’t going to allow for a larger tire than you can stuff in there already. Others have gone wider but 245 is probably what you’re look at.

 

[Cherokee]

Mine rides great, very comfy, hauls loads great. Had 800 pounds in it last week. Felt great. Handles all my cwazy steep switch back rough gravel roads great.
Climbs like a billy goat in slippery mode.

Looks level to me, I’ll not mess with Fords extensively tested suspension design parameters.
Only thing I’m taking out of OEM spec is the tires.
I’ll go from my stock 225 wide to 235/60R18 tires. Just for shits and giggles.

 

[Chico]

I lowered my Maverick 2025 lariat with BAP and you could definitely tell that there is a rake. And personally I like it that way I already posted pictures but I'll post them again just so people can see how it looks picture 1 is when I got it in May and you could see a substantial rake picture two is after lowering and I think it looks great. Handle's great! No issues at all

 

[scott1070]

No

 

[Mean Green BP]

I lifted front only 1.75" I think perfect! A little higher step-in! I did not want the higher lift. It still has a slight downward stance as the factory set is 2 to 2.25 drop in front.

 

[joele]

I lifted front only 1.75" I think perfect! A little higher step-in! I did not want the higher lift. It still has a slight downward stance as the factory set is 2 to 2.25 drop in front.

was it easy? which kit did u order

 

[Mean Green BP]

kit was from fordrangerlifts.com I had a local truck specialist company install it. They said well made and no issues during the install.

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