Lifted my truck this afternoon

[RamAirZ]

The main reason that SUV's and Truck's get a forward rake is due to hauling a load, that way the truck sits level after it's loaded down. Now not sure if that was the intent of the rake with the VX but it's possible. The only possible reason for having more forward rake be a good thing would be the driveshaft angle but in all honesty the tailshaft of the transmission sit more level with the output of the rear diff is what you want. Here's a picture for ya:

http://www.carcraft.com/howto/91758/photo_08.html

Having the rake would tilt the tailshaft toward the sky more so. I don't think you'd hurt anything by raising the front of your truck Rick

[circmand]

I would think since we only have a drain hole for filling and chacking the tranny fluid you would need to worry about keeping the tranny at the correct angle so that it would continue to hold the proper amount of fluid and continue to lubricate all the parts properly. If the tranny gets at an angle from improper lift the part of the tranny fluid resouvoir would have fluid at a higher level which would not be a problem but on the other end the higher end of the res would have a lower fluid level possibly causing inproper lube and tranny failure.

[Marlin]

I would think since we only have a drain hole for filling and chacking the tranny fluid you would need to worry about keeping the tranny at the correct angle so that it would continue to hold the proper amount of fluid and continue to lubricate all the parts properly. If the tranny gets at an angle from improper lift the part of the tranny fluid resouvoir would have fluid at a higher level which would not be a problem but on the other end the higher end of the res would have a lower fluid level possibly causing inproper lube and tranny failure.

Hmmmm, interesting thoughts.

[REDLYNER]

Looks good! What is your belly ground clearance now?

[RamAirZ]

Looks good! What is your belly ground clearance now?

I guess it depends on how many beer's he's had

More rake, less rake, BAH!!! What he needs to worry about are bigger wheels

lol bigger tires at least.


I measured mine tonight and with the 912's and 33's I have about 6" on all 4 corners from the top of the tires (measuring from the top of the lugs) to the fender.

[RickOKC]

I would think since we only have a drain hole for filling and chacking the tranny fluid you would need to worry about keeping the tranny at the correct angle so that it would continue to hold the proper amount of fluid and continue to lubricate all the parts properly. If the tranny gets at an angle from improper lift the part of the tranny fluid resouvoir would have fluid at a higher level which would not be a problem but on the other end the higher end of the res would have a lower fluid level possibly causing inproper lube and tranny failure.

If the suspension was untouched, would the way the fluid sits be the same compared to checking it with the tires on the ground vs. a shop checking it while it was on a lift at a shop? Would that change if the front end height was modified?