Leveling Kits for rear drop only?

[FSU TONY]

Most Suspesion Kits you level by raising or lowering the overall truck. Ive seen a couple where you just only lift the front 1 inch. Has anybody seen or heard of a kit that only lowers the rear so it levels out?

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[Master Blaster]

Leveling is weird on a truck. The rear suspension is set up to take a load without squatting, while SUVs and cars do not.

 

[Sticks]

Some people in Facebook groups said they used stock rear springs from an Escape. The Maverick is based on the Escape, and the Escape is level, but you may not be able to haul as much weight in the bed.

As far as aftermarket rear-leveling kits, none exist.

 

[FSU TONY]

Looks like im going with the 1 inch leveling kit up front. Im trying to fill the wheel well as much as posible so i also ordered 255-65-17s. Im going to cut it close!!! If it doesnt work i will have no choice than get the regular spring lift that I beleive is 2 inches

 

[Master Blaster]

Looks like im going with the 1 inch leveling kit up front. Im trying to fill the wheel well as much as posible so i also ordered 255-65-17s. Im going to cut it close!!! If it doesnt work i will have no choice than get the regular spring lift that I beleive is 2 inches

You're going to eat the front CV joints, but hey, its your money.

 

[FSU TONY]

You're going to eat the front CV joints, but hey, its your money.

You think more because of the 1 inch front lift or the 255s?

 

[Tbone289]

You think more because of the 1 inch front lift or the 255s?

The lift will put the CVs at a steeper angle from the transmission to the knuckles. Larger tires won't affect CV longevity so much.

AWD owners can use the Lobo rear springs to level, but I don't have a solution for FWD.

 

[Master Blaster]

You think more because of the 1 inch front lift or the 255s?

The lift increses the CV joint angles, when they are already marginal. You're accelerating the damage, so they're going to fail even earlier.
BTW, I'm impressed that you got 255s to fit. Some people report that their 245s work, but only with SUV-style tires with rounded edges. Do they rub in a corner at full compression? Did you alter the wheel offsets from the stock 38mm?

 

[FSU TONY]

The lift will put the CVs at a steeper angle from the transmission to the knuckles. Larger tires won't affect CV longevity so much.

AWD owners can use the Lobo rear springs to level, but I don't have a solution for FWD.

Great info. Would have thought the Lobo rear springs would lower it to much. I didnt pull the trigger last night on the 255 or 245. If what your saying works then for sure the 245s. Looking into it today!

 

[FSU TONY]

The lift increses the CV joint angles, when they are already marginal. You're accelerating the damage, so they're going to fail even earlier.
BTW, I'm impressed that you got 255s to fit. Some people report that their 245s work, but only with SUV-style tires with rounded edges. Do they rub in a corner at full compression? Did you alter the wheel offsets from the stock 38mm?

Havnt done it yet. Master Blaster just came up with what could be a great solution if it doesnt drop it to much

 

[Master Blaster]

I have not done it, but since the Escape is built on the same chassis design and sits level, I wonder if a set of junkyard Escape springs would do it.

 

[Tbone289]

Great info. Would have thought the Lobo rear springs would lower it to much. I didnt pull the trigger last night on the 255 or 245. If what your saying works then for sure the 245s. Looking into it today!

See here:

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/rear-spring-compatibility-lobo-4k.64473/post-1094008

 

[chalupabatman]

Some people in Facebook groups said they used stock rear springs from an Escape. The Maverick is based on the Escape, and the Escape is level, but you may not be able to haul as much weight in the bed.

As far as aftermarket rear-leveling kits, none exist.

for the awd or fwd? I just purchased a 2025 and would love to drop the rear a bit.

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