my keys are cranked up to level the front
if i want to drop the to lower the the REAR and and drop the FRONT can i achieve this by getting a drop lowering SPINDLE and a drop shackle for the rear
OR DO I HAVE TO RETURN TRUCKS STOCK HEIGHT BEFORE CHANGING THINGS?

 

Why wouldn't you decrank first?

 

Take the blocks out of the back, and decrank the front to the same hight, then get an alignment.

 

i am trying to avoid buying the key tool which sells for 100 $

OH AND I BOUGHT THESE LEVELING KEYS FROM SOME DEALER TO LEVEL THE TRUCK DO I NEED STOCK KEYS? TO RETURN THE STOCK HEIGHT?

 

So you want to waste $$ buying new spindles vs swapping the stock keys back??

ALL YOU NEED IS A 2 JAW PULLER TO SWAP KEYS..

 

I've used a c-clamp, not proud of it, but it got the job done. I was wearing face protection and working as safely and smoothly as possible.

 

how would u use a 2 jaw puller to swap keys i thought a c clamp style tool is needed

 

The jaws of the tool go over the edge of the crossmember.

If you have an old junky c-clamp, if you remove the swivel foot from it or if you’re lucky and already have one that’s missing, it works good as the ball end will fit better in the dimple that’s on the bottom side of the keys, where it will be less likely to slip off. Whatever you do work slow and be careful. Also, make sure to lift the weight up off the wheels before cranking around on the bolts, so not as to stress them.

 

why do i need a alignment after dropping the keys ?

 

1. because it's good to have an alignment done occasionally

2. camber and toe are affected by changes in ride height