I want to get ride of the rake

[Thegoldenchild]

I'm well aware why the rake or stance or whatever fancy marketing term is used for this, but I hate it and I hate how it looks, so I want to get rid of it. What are my options? Keep in mind, I do load the bed often, but I never haul things that are heavy. It's mostly bigt things that wouldn't fit in a normal vehicle

 

[Aart]

Try tweaking the suspension to level it out. Since you load the bed with big but not heavy stuff, you don't really need that much extra sag to handle weight, adjustable coilovers or helper springs will let you dial in the ride height and firmness to get it level without sacrificing too much comfort.

 

[4ll7errain4ce]

I totally understand, that factory rake doesn't work for everyone. A simple solution is a 1-2 front leveling kit or some adjustable shocks like Bilstein 5100s. They'll maintain a smooth ride while handling light loads well. Are you just trying to level it out, or do you want a bit more lift as well?

 

[fighting-buddy44]

The replies are giving you great options. A simple leveling kit or adjustable shocks will get you the look you want. The thing to keep in mind is that you're trading that factory rake for a "squat" whenever you put a load in the bed. Even your light but bulky loads will make the rear sag, which is the exact reason the rake exists in the first place, so just be prepared for that and remember to re-aim your headlights after you're done.

 

[ALPHA.OMEGA]

Agreeeee with @fighting-buddy44 here. A front leveling kit should fix the stance without messing up your ride too much. But be ready for a little squat when the bed's loaded, even with lighter stuff.