Frustrated with leveling kit

[DUredFX476]

ok guys so i have a 05 f150 fx4 that previously had the 2.5" HBS leveling kit in it and the rear sat a lil higher than the rear so i installed the 3" HBS leveling kit and i know it was the 3" cause it was a little taller than the kit i removed. well after installing the kit and getting it all back together i measured it to compare it to before their was absolutely no difference than before according to the measurement which frustrated me a little so i took it to the best alignment shop in town and he adjusted it paerfect and STILL no difference so i checked the rear to make sure the previous owner didnt install a block or add-a-leaf so i pulled my grandpas 05 FX4 up to mine and the rear ends have the exact same block and same number of leafs so i am lost here are some pics with the 2.5" kit installed and some i took with the 3". so i guess my question is has anybody else had this happen cause i cant explain it. All these pictures i see of people on this site who install a 2.5 have the front sittin higher than the back and with a 3" i figured my truck would have a very noticeable "cali lean" or "bulldog" look to it.Anybody who has advice are greatly appreciated. Top pic is before new leveling kit and bottom two are pics i took after the new 3" kit was installed and aligned. could it be bad struts possibly? they felt REALLY strong when i took em out so i have no idea. every other 3" lift on these trucks ive seen always lifts the truck higher than the rear and thats the look i want and i dont want to lower the rear

 

[bobkyle2]

you might have to drive it some to get it all adjust right.... does the truck drive straight.. steering wheel straight...

 

[bobkyle2]

it looks like it does sit higher in the front

 

[westtnfx4]

Truck looks great...but you want it higher in the back??

 

[cowboy]

where are you measuring from and to?

usually its measured from the top of the wheel well to the center of the axle.

 

[DUredFX476]

no, i want it to sit higher in the front. according to mr trusty tape measure the rear is still 1/4" higher than the front

 

[westtnfx4]

Looks dead level and sweet from here....you can take a small leaf out the back if you want it a lil lower...like say a 3/4 inch....

 

[DUredFX476]

i might try that but im goin to give it a couple of weeks and see how i like it now. by the way westtn, congrats on the new ride, looks great

 

[yz85rider2002]

truck looks great man. did you ever decide on painting the wheels?

 

[The Batman]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OLD DAYS WHEN WE HEATED THE SPRINGS TO LEVEL and used spacers to sport rake??...god i miss those days