Just got a Rough Country 6-inch lift installed, and now my truck’s rear is sitting about 1 to 1.5 inches lower than the front. I’d prefer it to sit level or even have a slight rake. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Would shackles or an add-a-leaf work better?
Was the lift stacked on a leveling puck? Lifts usually level out, so this seems odd.
Kasey said:
Was the lift stacked on a leveling puck? Lifts usually level out, so this seems odd.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking too.
Kasey said:
Was the lift stacked on a leveling puck? Lifts usually level out, so this seems odd.
No stacking here. They told me to let the coil springs ‘settle’ since the front has loaded struts, but it’s been a few weeks.
@Adi
Sounds like they just said that to make you leave. Definitely worth checking back.
@Adi
Something isn’t adding up. Properly installed struts shouldn’t result in this. Normally, the rear should sit slightly higher than the front, even by just a bit.
Is it just me, or does the rear wheel look like it’s not centered in the wheel well? Could it be the camera angle?
Jess said:
Is it just me, or does the rear wheel look like it’s not centered in the wheel well? Could it be the camera angle?
I noticed that too. The wheel does look a little off.
Jess said:
Is it just me, or does the rear wheel look like it’s not centered in the wheel well? Could it be the camera angle?
I noticed that too. The wheel does look a little off.
Yeah, I see it leaning toward the front or left side.
Check your rear spring perches. Sometimes, the factory lift blocks are removed when new springs are installed and not put back.
Edit: Oh, just saw you had rear lift blocks installed. Never mind—thought this was a spring swap.
Off-topic, but I love the paint job. Mine’s white and brown, but I wish I’d gone with the tan.
Landyn said:
Off-topic, but I love the paint job. Mine’s white and brown, but I wish I’d gone with the tan.
It took me ages to find this color with low miles. Worth it though, I love it.
I had the same issue with a Rough Country lift on my old Frontier. The suspension needed time to settle—took about a week of driving before it leveled out.
Harper said:
I had the same issue with a Rough Country lift on my old Frontier. The suspension needed time to settle—took about a week of driving before it leveled out.
I’m planning to wait it out a bit, maybe put 500 miles on it before making changes. They’re new coilovers, but I can’t see them settling a full 1.5 inches. It’s been two weeks already.
Well, you get what you pay for. It’s a Rough Country lift after all.
Noe said:
Well, you get what you pay for. It’s a Rough Country lift after all.
That’s not helpful. In 2025, Rough Country lifts are perfectly fine. People who still trash them sound ridiculous.
Noe said:
Well, you get what you pay for. It’s a Rough Country lift after all.
Maybe you’re right, maybe not. We’ll see.
Noe said:
Well, you get what you pay for. It’s a Rough Country lift after all.
Maybe you’re right, maybe not. We’ll see.
Don’t let comments like that get to you. Hopefully, you figure out the issue soon.
You could level the rear. That’s probably the easiest and cheapest fix since the front won’t sag 1.5 inches.
Riley said:
You could level the rear. That’s probably the easiest and cheapest fix since the front won’t sag 1.5 inches.
By leveling, do you mean adding shackles or a leaf? It already has a 5-inch block in the rear, and I haven’t found a reputable company making a 6-inch block for F-150s.