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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Default How to lower the rear

I am told that you have to change rear springs to lower the truck in the rear Mine is a 2003 reg cab short bed are there no shackle avalible Thanks
 
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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beltech leveling kit go 2.5 or 3 inch . 2 inch isnt low enough.

no springs were needed to me replaced.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Try Ground Force Drop Shackles.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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I would like to lower the back of my 06 1500 and was thinking of going with shackles
but got a couple questions

If ya lower the back will the front raise at all?
Will 3 inches make it level?
Has anyone got pics of theyre truck after doing this?
Best kit to go with?

 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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i have the same question as dangdave
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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just put about a thousand pounds in the bed.

or try some drop shackles. my friend got a set for $30 bucks new.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Default RE: How to lower the rear

I've got close to the same question, but in reverse. I want to lift the front. Is 2" enough or will I need 3"?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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I'm thinking that if you take the air out of the tires it might get you the height you are looking for. lol
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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ya really need to stop that thinkin stuff
you dont seem to be very good at it

lol
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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go to ebay and you can find some auctions for rear drop shackles to lower the rear end...i saw some last night and they were like $40
 
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