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Old 07-23-2005, 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 07-25-2005, 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 07-25-2005, 10:47 AM
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Try Ground Force Drop Shackles.
 
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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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i have the same question as dangdave
 
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Default RE: How to lower the rear

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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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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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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ya really need to stop that thinkin stuff
you dont seem to be very good at it

lol
 
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Default RE: How to lower the rear

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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