I want to maintain some rake for when I tow or haul. What would be the best lift adjustment for that, 1"?
In general, it takes about 2.5" of front leveling to get the 4WD Rangers to a "dead-level" stance. Your adjustment is really going to depend on how much tongue weight you're running and how much sag you end up with. At 1" of ride height, you would still have at least some rake. If you are getting a lot of sag, you may want to consider some sort of rear lift or load support.