It has more to do with the weight of the tires and the flatter stance. I notice it spends a lot more time on V8 mode.
Hand calc. The difference tire size only makes a 1.6% difference so it's basically negligible.
Truck Setup: Double Cab Standard Box LT Z71
Pre lift measurements:
Front: 36"
Back: 39"
Rake: 3"
Name and style of kit used: Pro-Comp 1.5" Front Level
Post lift measurements:
Front: 37.5"
Back: 38.75"
Rake: 1.25"
Right where I want to be. Enough rake that I can still load the bed and haul a boat without driving nose up.
Finally getting around to doing my Double Cab Z71, but wanted to ask a few questions.
First, being that the Double Cab's weight sits more to the front, and the Z71 rear end seems to be a little stiffer and sits higher, should a Rough Country 2" front level still leave me some rake?
Also, if I go with the 2" level, and go with a LT275/70R18 tire (and have the computer reprogrammed), am I going to kill my MPG's?
As someone who came from driving a 2004 K2500 with the 6.0L iron block that maxed out at 14 MPG on this highway, I had to share. I bought my 2014 1500 5.3L with 3.42's a little over a month ago. This past weekend I was playing with drafting other SUV's and trucks on the highway and I averaged 21.9 for 50 mile at 78 MPH! This thing is going to save me a ton of money in gas.
Has anyone taken the time to compile a list of comparisons?
Maybe something like:
Truck Setup: (Crew Short Box/Double Standard Box)
Pre lift measurements:
Front: (Ground to wheel well)
Back: (Ground to wheel well)
Rake: (Back minus Front measurement)
Name and style of kit used:
Post lift measurements:
Front: (Ground to wheel well)
Back: (Ground to wheel well)
Rake: (Back minus Front measurement)
Any reviews of the K&N 63-3082? I'm looking to get a little more throttle response from a complete stop. I'm not terribly concerned with added a noise. Right now this thing is quiet as a prius.