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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Question Rear Spring Change 99.5

I had a spring break on my 99.5 and picked up a set from a 2004 1 ton with overloads. I pull a gooseneck stock trailer and when I took of the ole set, the stack was 2" hign ahd the block was 4". The new set are 4" high. I did not put the block back in and was wondering if I should put in a 2" to get back to the 6" lift? The truck looks more balanced without the rear end sticking up but was wondering if this will cause any issues hauling or towing.

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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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You really don't want the rear sitting low under a load because it will cause over steer problems which will lead to fish-tailing. If you like the looks of it now with no load, you could always get air bags for towing. Just a thought.
 
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