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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Has anybody leveled there truck by removing the block beneath the springs on the rear axle. If you have and have any pics I would like to see how much of a difference it makes.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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it'll lower it 1" no i dont have any pics.

13/16" socket, a jack, jack stand(s)
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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i figured it would be 1". Will prob do it soon, being it will prob only take 30 mins
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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I needed a few washers so the threads didn't bottom out on the u-bolts.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Thanks for the info
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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I have done this mod to several trucks its really easy here are some pics I took...


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The red single cab has the rear lift blocks removed and has the drop shackles, and the white truck has just the rear lift blocks removed as does my truck.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Thanks! i appreciate the pics. Cheap and easy upgrade
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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or just spend the 15-20.00 on new u-bolts

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did mine a couple weekends back.. very easy.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Three6GMC


Thee red single cab has the rear lift blocks removed and has the drop shackles, and the white truck has just the rear lift blocks removed as does my truck.
Cant tell due to the slope of the driveway, Does the red truck sit level with the 3" rear drop or is the front a touch higher. I want to do this to my truck, actually I want to get a 2/4 or 3/5 drop, But this would look good for now while I am trying to gather cash and parts.

I also have a Z71 and don't know if it makes a difference....I guess I could just measure all 4 fenders to see what the height difference is...
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