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@bloc . Good to see you flexing her out. I like the makeshift ramp you got there.
On front articulation - Yes, looks like it won't compress as readily, but not sure that is really hurting RTI against stock too much as you have that much more down travel to make upfor it (eyeing the last picture in post #42). If you're looking to lower the front and reduce spring rate, could make sense to switch-up and reap increased articulation and compliance off-road. It's always a tough balance of balancing suspension for load bearing vs articulation.
The Kings do look to really maximize travel from your other thread. Possibly to a fault that it takes a bit more work to get it all perfect. But travel numbers should be awesome and make the effort worthwhile.
Any chance you have full droop measurements from hub to fender? Front or rear? From your comments, seems that both could be in realm of 10.5-11" travel which is pretty stout.