Reverse Rake on stock Timberline ("Cali Lean")?

[TimberExpy]

Does anyone else w/ a Timberline here notice that their front end is raised slightly higher than the rear?

We have a '22 Timberline (w/tow pack.) that's all OEM and I've always thought that the front looks slightly higher than the rear. Well I finally got around to taking measurements... the top of front wheel well(s) is/are about 37.25" from the ground, whereas the rears are measuring about 36.5" from the ground.

Lots of folks level-out their trucks to prevent the "normal" nose-down rake that is typical of stock rigs used for towing... but this thing actually has a reverse rake. Not much, but enough for my eyes to notice, and annoy me.

If this is normal for this trim, why the heck would Ford produce it like this?

 

[Hellwig]

Does anyone else w/ a Timberline here notice that their front end is raised slightly higher than the rear?

We have a '22 Timberline (w/tow pack.) that's all OEM and I've always thought that the front looks slightly higher than the rear. Well I finally got around to taking measurements... the top of front wheel well(s) is/are about 37.25" from the ground, whereas the rears are measuring about 36.5" from the ground.

Lots of folks level-out their trucks to prevent the "normal" nose-down rake that is typical of stock rigs used for towing... but this thing actually has a reverse rake. Not much, but enough for my eyes to notice, and annoy me.

If this is normal for this trim, why the heck would Ford produce it like this?

The left rear wheel well of my 2024 expedition xlt max is half inch higher than the right rear wheel well. I measured it in several places including on my cement garage floor. And dealer said it's normal after their inspection. Do you feel better now? lol

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Does anyone else w/ a Timberline here notice that their front end is raised slightly higher than the rear?

We have a '22 Timberline (w/tow pack.) that's all OEM and I've always thought that the front looks slightly higher than the rear. Well I finally got around to taking measurements... the top of front wheel well(s) is/are about 37.25" from the ground, whereas the rears are measuring about 36.5" from the ground.

Lots of folks level-out their trucks to prevent the "normal" nose-down rake that is typical of stock rigs used for towing... but this thing actually has a reverse rake. Not much, but enough for my eyes to notice, and annoy me.

If this is normal for this trim, why the heck would Ford produce it like this?

Because the measurement from the ground to the top of wheel-wells is different from the front and rear, does not mean that the front end is raised slightly.

It simply means that the front and rear wheel well heights are different (when measured from the ground).

You must have a good eye to see a .75 inch difference in the wheel-well height from front to rear.

 

[mtrosclair]

I have a 2022 and I haven't measured it but it does look that the front is a bit higher. I don't mind it though.

 

[TimberExpy]

The left rear wheel well of my 2024 expedition xlt max is half inch higher than the right rear wheel well. I measured it in several places including on my cement garage floor. And dealer said it's normal after their inspection. Do you feel better now? lol

The perfectionist in me says, "no", lol

 

[TimberExpy]

Because the measurement from the ground to the top of wheel-wells is different from the front and rear, does not mean that the front end is raised slightly.

It simply means that the front and rear wheel well heights are different (when measured from the ground).

You must have a good eye to see a .75 inch difference in the wheel-well height from front to rear.

I suppose I do. It's very subtle, which is probably why it took so long for me to finally confirm my suspicions.

 

[TimberExpy]

I have a 2022 and I haven't measured it but it does look that the front is a bit higher. I don't mind it though.

Thanks... yeah, I was probably better off not knowing what I know now.

 

[wakeboarder]

I thought this was called the “Carolina squat”

 

[jar0023]

Agree with front wheel arches are higher. Park on level ground and place a level on the running boards.