leveling a 2wd
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leveling a 2wd
i would like to level my 2000 f250 by lowering the rear end instead of lifting the front. has anyone done this? could i run the leaf springs under the axle instead of over? is it a bad idea for occassional towing?
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The 2wd's don't have the blocks right?...
You could probably do something with the hangers and shackle before you tried to start swappin the axle over the springs... there is a lot involved to that to do it right...Plus I am not sure if those springs would even work like that since they were designed to be on top of the axle... You could also encounter some axle tube clearance issues, as it would bring the center of the axle a good 4" closer to the frame rails and everything.
Good luck...
You could probably do something with the hangers and shackle before you tried to start swappin the axle over the springs... there is a lot involved to that to do it right...Plus I am not sure if those springs would even work like that since they were designed to be on top of the axle... You could also encounter some axle tube clearance issues, as it would bring the center of the axle a good 4" closer to the frame rails and everything.
Good luck...
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From: Alhambra CA
Originally Posted by n578md
I also have the camper PKG with overload springs but my truck is white. They don't put blocks on white trucks.
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by n578md
They don't put blocks on white trucks.
THAT explains it! I've been wondering why they always sit so much lower...
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I think it's because it's not fashionable to wear blocks on a white truck after labor day or something, I don't remember. I need to ask my wife about that.
You can see the 3" blocks in that picture and below it the spring pads that could be confused for blocks I guess. The springs were mounted directly on the spring pads when I got the truck. (that was so sad, but a 4" lift fixed it.)
You can see the 3" blocks in that picture and below it the spring pads that could be confused for blocks I guess. The springs were mounted directly on the spring pads when I got the truck. (that was so sad, but a 4" lift fixed it.)
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Ojale, esse. It's a "white" thing, you wouldn't understand. There is a pretty nice advantage to having a white truck; my white regular cab is much cooler in the sun than my friend's black regular cab. But then again... his 2wd was 6" higher than mine... (OK, that WAS a joke)
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I had my 99 350 dualie 2wd CC lowered only in the rear by a Ford dealers custom shop. They installed new spring mounts on the front of the rear springs that were drilled for 2,3 and 4" drops. I know they had to grind the rivets from the factory mounts and used supplied bolts to install new mounts. The 4" drop was too much compared to the stock front so I had them move it to the 3" holes. It looks great and is level and does not effect the ride or the weight as your original springs and all are still connected. It cost $300 installed and they ordered them from a mfg. on the left coast. I did notice a slight vibration at 4" and none at 3" and they said if I still had it, they would insert a differential shim to line it up. From underneath it looks like a factory mount.