2 inch blocks in rear
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2 inch blocks in rear
my new truck f350 4x4 crew daully came thur with the 2 inch blocks in the rear i want the 4 inch
blocks. with the 2 inch blocks i had 500 pounds in the truck the back sat a little low does any one think ford will replace with 4 inch blocks....
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blocks. with the 2 inch blocks i had 500 pounds in the truck the back sat a little low does any one think ford will replace with 4 inch blocks....
THANKS
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2 inch blocks in rear
>Standard for 350SD 4x4 should be
>4" blocks ,something not right ckeck
>with dealer or dist. rep
dealer told me all 4x4 daullys coming off the line have 2 inch blocks in the rear now.
butt i want them to change them out.
>4" blocks ,something not right ckeck
>with dealer or dist. rep
dealer told me all 4x4 daullys coming off the line have 2 inch blocks in the rear now.
butt i want them to change them out.
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Originally Posted by gene_1
>Standard for 350SD 4x4 should be
>4" blocks ,something not right ckeck
>with dealer or dist. rep
dealer told me all 4x4 daullys coming off the line have 2 inch blocks in the rear now.
butt i want them to change them out.
>4" blocks ,something not right ckeck
>with dealer or dist. rep
dealer told me all 4x4 daullys coming off the line have 2 inch blocks in the rear now.
butt i want them to change them out.
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Originally Posted by busdriver47
Am sure you can find someone to trade with you. If you do use new u-bolts.
Reason I ask is that I want to swap out the 4" F-350 blocks for 2" blocks to get the rear a little lower and understand the stock u-bolts have enough threads to still work with shorter blocks.
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Originally Posted by YDM
I have also heard to use new u-bolts when changing out blocks. Other than different u-bolt lengths for different block sizes, is there a reason to change these? Is there a mechanical reason like stretching or thread deformation?
Reason I ask is that I want to swap out the 4" F-350 blocks for 2" blocks to get the rear a little lower and understand the stock u-bolts have enough threads to still work with shorter blocks.
Reason I ask is that I want to swap out the 4" F-350 blocks for 2" blocks to get the rear a little lower and understand the stock u-bolts have enough threads to still work with shorter blocks.
stretch, and the nuts may see some thread deforamation. The long U bolts
may not have enough threads by the looks of it. Here's my before/after
pics (I took out the 4" block completely, with no 2" at all):
Needed all the drop for 5th wheel deck clearance.
I then added air bags to get some variable lift (see my gallery for additional pics).
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black350,
I couldn't tell from your pics if your truck was level after removing the 4" blocks. Does it sit level? I tow a small TT (4K) so rear supsension squatting is only about an inch. Thanks for the pics BTW.
I couldn't tell from your pics if your truck was level after removing the 4" blocks. Does it sit level? I tow a small TT (4K) so rear supsension squatting is only about an inch. Thanks for the pics BTW.
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YDM.
yes it sits pretty level without airbags inflated, although it "looks" low
in the back - so used to seeing that rear rake that when it's not there
it does look different. I use the airbags to get that rake back when not
pulling the 5th wheel :-) and add just a little bit (10 lbs) with the 5th
wheel on to help with the ride.
I think in my gallery, I have a side view composite pic of stock and
dropped for comparison.
yes it sits pretty level without airbags inflated, although it "looks" low
in the back - so used to seeing that rear rake that when it's not there
it does look different. I use the airbags to get that rake back when not
pulling the 5th wheel :-) and add just a little bit (10 lbs) with the 5th
wheel on to help with the ride.
I think in my gallery, I have a side view composite pic of stock and
dropped for comparison.
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