Ride Height Question
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Laughing Gas
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From: Newberry Springs, CA
Ride Height Question
Hi All,
When I bought my truck (pictured below) I didn't notice that it sits lower in the back than it does in the front (by just over 1/2 inch). The truck has been spring lifted, shackle lift in the front, blocks in the rear. Is leveling it as simple as getting an additional block for the back that's 1/2"??
Thanks in advance (as usual)
When I bought my truck (pictured below) I didn't notice that it sits lower in the back than it does in the front (by just over 1/2 inch). The truck has been spring lifted, shackle lift in the front, blocks in the rear. Is leveling it as simple as getting an additional block for the back that's 1/2"??
Thanks in advance (as usual)
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It's generally advised against stacking blocks... but if only 1/2", may not be so bad. But I would still try to find a slightly taller single block. Don't forget new U bolts.
Of course, I think she looks just fine the way she is....
Of course, I think she looks just fine the way she is....
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Laughing Gas
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From: Newberry Springs, CA
I would agree, the problem comes when I hook up my toy hauler to it. It sinks more than I think it should.
Are the blocks something I can get from 4Wheel parts or somewhere like that? Are they hard to swap out?
Are the blocks something I can get from 4Wheel parts or somewhere like that? Are they hard to swap out?
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do you have f250 blocks or f350 blocks. there is about a two inch difference. my front was leveled when i bought my truck, i would put the dirtbikes or my harley in the back and it looked like it was sagging. i put air bags in and they work great. my second truck with them with the on board air compressor.
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If we are talking about 1/2", that is not going to make any significant difference to how your toyhauler sits.
+1 on the airbags if you want to level your truck with trailer hitched up.
+1 on the airbags if you want to level your truck with trailer hitched up.
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Heh heh. I do the same!
Love my Firestone Ride-Rites!
Even with a massive load, the truck sits nice and level and handles beautifully. Definitely not anything the "weight police" would ever notice!
Love my Firestone Ride-Rites!
Even with a massive load, the truck sits nice and level and handles beautifully. Definitely not anything the "weight police" would ever notice!
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Laughing Gas
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I'm not so worried about the rear end sagging when the hauler's hooked up, that's normal. BUT, the *** end is lower than the front with no load.
I may just be making a mountain out of a molehill.........
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Doesn't look lower to me, but I know it is sometimes hard to tell. Sometimes I think they look lower in the rear, but when measured to the top of the wheel well arches they are level. I think it is because our mind expects them to be taller in the rear.
But anyway, 1/2" is nothing. Mine is out of level side to side by 1/2". Most of them are that way.
F350 blocks would gain you 1-1/2". They are about 4" tall blocks, and easy to identify by eye.
But anyway, 1/2" is nothing. Mine is out of level side to side by 1/2". Most of them are that way.
F350 blocks would gain you 1-1/2". They are about 4" tall blocks, and easy to identify by eye.
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Laughing Gas
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It's about 1/2" off by measurement, I had to measure it to the wheel wells when I set up my hitch.
I got underneath it and checked things out, the front is raised using a spring hanger. From bolt to bolt it's 8" from the spring bolt to the mounting bolt on the front frame. The has 3 (yes 3) blocks on the rear axle, it looks like a 2", a 1 1/2" and a 1/2". Never seen anything like it.
I got underneath it and checked things out, the front is raised using a spring hanger. From bolt to bolt it's 8" from the spring bolt to the mounting bolt on the front frame. The has 3 (yes 3) blocks on the rear axle, it looks like a 2", a 1 1/2" and a 1/2". Never seen anything like it.
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top block looks like a 1 7/8" stock f250 block. the other is 1 1/4"? a stock 350 block is 3 7/8" so i'm guessing that a one piece stock f350 block will raise you at least the 1/2" you want. measure the two blocks when you get a chance.