Feedback on RPG 2.25" collar

[dasbury]

I'm a numbers guy, so i get it. Measurements don't lie - something i did notice though is the optical illusion. On white, AG, light colors, the optics change dramatically once you coat / paint the inner wheels wells. the back appears to sit much higher with all of that "white space". My point is - is it the math you're going for, or the look? i'm not suggesting either is correct. While my 1.5" RPGs work for me, there was still slight rake. Now that I have towed for about 1500 miles - the truck sits very close to level. Anyway, food for thought - optics, measurements, and rear settling.

Cheers,

Dennis

 

[hamster]

I'm a numbers guy, so i get it. Measurements don't lie - something i did notice though is the optical illusion. On white, AG, light colors, the optics change dramatically once you coat / paint the inner wheels wells. the back appears to sit much higher with all of that "white space". My point is - is it the math you're going for, or the look? i'm not suggesting either is correct. While my 1.5" RPGs work for me, there was still slight rake. Now that I have towed for about 1500 miles - the truck sits very close to level. Anyway, food for thought - optics, measurements, and rear settling.

Cheers,

Dennis

Agree completely.....the optics were that the back end was sky high until I coated the wheel wells. Then added the 1.5" collars. Still has a very little rake, but that is what I prefer. Very pleased with final result.

 

[Jayrod]

Agree completely.....the optics were that the back end was sky high until I coated the wheel wells. Then added the 1.5" collars. Still has a very little rake, but that is what I prefer. Very pleased with final result.

What coating did you go with?


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[hamster]

Did this for wheel wells....

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f264/review-rustoleum-truck-bed-coating-wheel-wells-55593/

 

[dasbury]

What coating did you go with?

LineX

 

[xxaarraa]

Agree completely.....the optics were that the back end was sky high until I coated the wheel wells. Then added the 1.5" collars. Still has a very little rake, but that is what I prefer. Very pleased with final result.

Thanks for posting the pic, that's very helpful.

Maybe I am the odd one out compared to all you guys, but looking at that photo, it seems to me that you are slightly nose high. Not sure how you guys perceive rake.

I think my towing has made my back end settle quite a bit. I don't mind it at all. I just wish my front end wasn't as squishy, but I think that may just be the nature of the beast so I am likely to just leave it alone and enjoy the truck.

 

[hamster]

Thanks for posting the pic, that's very helpful.

Maybe I am the odd one out compared to all you guys, but looking at that photo, it seems to me that you are slightly nose high. Not sure how you guys perceive rake.

Seems everyone measures different. What I prefer are two things. 1. Gap between tire and fender on front tire same or less than gap on rear tire. I am little less in front. 2. On level surface, the bed is level or slightly lower on front. I used a 4' level to check. I am not all that worried about 1/4" here or there.....it just had to look good to me and it does....so I am good with 1.5" collar in front.

 

[thump4863]

Results of my 1.5 RPG install with new wheels. Almost perfectly level.

 

[Jayrod]

I remeasured today and I'm now within an inch. It did move some as it was stated earlier. I will leave it be. Close enough.

 

[xxaarraa]

I backed off the 2.25 and finally got around to getting the RPG 1.5" collars installed. I am happy with the results - truck is 100% level, if not slightly, very slightly even higher in the nose. Have to get it re-aligned soon.

Thanks for all your thoughts and feedback, including pics.