I would like to drop my truck, but I don't want it sitting level. I like the stance of it now, but just want it lower.

I was thinking about getting some 2" drop springs for the rear, but instead of getting the ones for a 2wd RCSB, get them for a 4wd ECSB. I was thinking that should stiffen the rear up some as well as hold weight, like an atv, better than the stock prings. I would like to get about 2-3" from the rear, and drop the front 2" with springs.

Are there any disadvantages to not buying new spindles with the springs when you drop the front?

 

If you just want 2" in the rear, why not just go with shackles? A lot cheaper and less work. You should be fine up front with 2" springs. Mine aligns just fine with no camber problems.

 

Rear springs on 4x4 and 2x4 are the same...they get the extra height in the back via a 2" lift block...

 

If you want to keep the same stance it has now, just lower it the same amount front and rear. In other words just do 2 inches all the way around. To make the truck sit level, the back needs dropped an extra 2 inches. Thats why you see 2-4, 4-6, and 5-7 drops. A 4wd extended cab spring is going to have a higher spring rate than a 2wd reg cab spring, so even if they make a 4wd ext cab 2 inch drop rear spring your truck will probably sit just as high as it did before. Why not just do a 2 inch front spring OR spindle drop and rear shackles. Then add a set of overload air bags (like the Slam Air ones $165 from Jegs) for when you haul your ATV.
Karl

 

well i can tell you from personal experience stiffining the back will give you a bad choppy ride. i have control arms in front so stock ride then 4" springs out back and they are stiffer. eventualy i might go back to stock springs with shackles and hangers but not sure.

i am use to the ride but i would deffinatly go with a shackle and get towing capacity some were else.

my truck is droped 4-4 and i like it.

 

4-4? wouldnt ur truck be all hitched like a ****

 

um i am confused what you are trying to ask

 

what year is your truck, I might have a set of 2" coils and 2" shackles. They are NEW and are from western chassis. They're yours for $100 bucka nd you ship'em. call me or email me.
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