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lowering rear end 2 to 3 inches dodge 1500 4x4

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Old 04-11-2007 | 06:03 PM
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Default lowering rear end 2 to 3 inches dodge 1500 4x4

im trying to get some information on how to lower the rear end on my truck, ive been told that lowering blocks dont work, if anyone has any idea that works can you please let me know, i dont want to spend the 1000's of dollars to do it eighter.. thanks
 
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Old 04-11-2007 | 08:43 PM
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Default RE: lowering rear end 2 to 3 inches dodge 1500 4x4

buy some lowering shackles for the rear...should lower it about 2" or so
 
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Old 04-11-2007 | 09:09 PM
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I have Ground Force 2" drop shackles. They took it down around 1.5 inches.
 
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Old 04-12-2007 | 12:32 AM
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Default RE: lowering rear end 2 to 3 inches dodge 1500 4x4

I have done a lot ofresearch on lowering a Ram4X4 and have just ordered a Kit recomended by Brain at www.Slammed1.com It's a McGaughys 2/4 DeluxeDrop KitIt should lower my frontend about2 inches and the back end about 4 inches, I'm real excited to get them and install them (about two hours installation) probably 4 hours for me, takes me longer but I do it right the first time, good luck on your hunt and I'll keep you informed on my out come, [sm=icon_cheers.gif] Lakeozarkman
 
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Old 04-12-2007 | 12:32 AM
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Default RE: lowering rear end 2 to 3 inches dodge 1500 4x4

Since you have a 4x4, crank the torsion bars and lift the front end to level it. Won't cost you a thing except for an alignment once done. And it'll look better since it's 4x4.
 



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