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Old 01-23-2008, 07:57 PM
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Well I have a 2001 Extended Cab Short Bed and I am debating rather to lower it down some to level it out or just raise the front. I am gonna fix it up performance wise. I don't really tow anything with it but also don't wanna mess with the leafs and overloads in the back. I haven't been able to find a kit to lower it down in the back because its a 8800 GVW. I would like to what you'll think. Heres a pic of it, it looks like it does in the pic minus a front bumper and a bent it fender. Also I mostly drive on the street if that helps any.



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RAISE IT!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 08:30 PM
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I thought bout 2 inch leveling spacers in the front then maybe those lefts to stiften the rear end which also liftes it up two inches.
 
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Lift it, lowering it is for sissies.
 
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LIFT IT. I HAVE THE 2" LEVELING KIT IN THE FRONT OF MINE, I REALLY LIKE IT.
 
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From what I've read you are going to have a hard time finding a kit to lower the back of the truck.

Best thing to do is a 2 or 2 1/2 inch leveling kit. Will give you plenty of room to clear 35's & gets rid of the nose down look.


 
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Yeah, I'd level it out.

What kinda rims are those?

 
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IDK off hand but the are from discount tire and they are 17x8.5
 
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Is this truck a 4X4? (the front sits kinda low). If it is, a 2' front leveling kit should work out well.
If it is 2wd, you could lower the rear by mounting the springs under the axle.
 
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Well is got alot of spring plus the overloads on the back, pry gonna end up lifting it.
 


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