2 total shackles, One per side, rear of leaf spring. 4 bolts, 30 minutes unless you have a hitch which will have to be removed to get the bolts out.

 

There is a pic of shackles in this thread.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=345833

 

Truck looks nice. I may have to lower mine now You know for ummm better weight distribution. Yea thats it, better handling too.

 

If you get ford keys it won't make the ride better than cranking the stock ones all the way. Ford keys are just indexed differently so you can crank the bars further. If anything your ride will be stiffer becasue you are putting even more preload on the bars and you will have no suspension droop. I didn't mind the stiffer ride, it wasn't a huge change, got rid of some of the mushyness in corners. I was contemplating taking out my blocks but I think 2 inch would be too drastic.

 

i know you probably have your heart set on leveling it, but you should really consider keeping it as it is. i have the same stance on mine and i have grown to love how it looks. it is also great for hauling 35 bags of concrete. i know it sounds stupid, but i love how the front is lower than the rear.

 

As far as the blocks. Arent tehy tapered? I dont remember for sure, but if they are, you would be fine removing them, and your pinion angles stayiong the same. I doubt the 1 1/2-2" would matter much anyway.

 

I went with Ford keys on my 1500. The ride did stiffen up a bit but I did not want to give up the higher stance of the truck changing / removing blocks. Either way, the truck will look better (IMO) after you level it .

 

So, If you level your truck out, do you need to readjust your headlights too?

 

Yes, your lows will shine in peoples eyes, like your brights do.

 

why would abyone pay more for a 4x4 and/or Z71 package and lower it? doesnt make any since to me. i have a 99 rc/sb Z, i got some new torsion keys from truckinsuspinsion.com , and be cause they are indexed better, i raised the front up 3 inches. and took the old 2 inch block out the rear and put fabtech four inch blocks in the rar and put on new pro comp 9000 shocks. the reaseon for the shocks is , Z71's come with bilstein shocks which ride stiff from the factory but are great shocks for towing/offroading and such. the factory shocks are stretched to their limits almost when u crank the torsions, so i got the procomp that are designed for1-4 inches of lift to give you the extra play and travel you need, and it rides good. and the added height i can clear 34 inch tires or even some 35's with my valance off, as of right now i have 33x13.50 swampers on stock wheels, and i dont rub one bit. but whatever you do dont lower it in my opinion.but whether u raise or lower it a couple of inches , ur pinion angle will be fine, just make sure your slip yoke is greased so it can work properly, and not make the "clunk" sound. and if u raise the front be sure to get an alignment.