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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Replacing Rear Shakles???
I have a 99 f-250 that is not a 4x4. I dont like the way that it sits higher in the back. I was wondering if i were to change out the rear shackles and drop it maybe 2 inches would that hurt my towing capabilities? I just want it to sit level. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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I have a 99 f-250 that is not a 4x4. I dont like the way that it sits higher in the back. I was wondering if i were to change out the rear shackles and drop it maybe 2 inches would that hurt my towing capabilities? I just want it to sit level. Thanks for the help.
Measure the rear blocks. If you have an early 99 they may be 4 inch (actually 10 cm). I removed the stock E99 4" rear blocks and put in stock 2" (5 cm) blocks. Sits much closer to level.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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I am farely new to this but what are the blocks? Is that where the are at?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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blocks are under your leaf springs on the rear axle.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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I am farely new to this but what are the blocks? Is that where the are at?
They are the spacers between the top of rear axle and the bottom of the spring pack.

What does the door sticker say is the manufacture date of your truck?
 
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good pics, got me curious on my truck now.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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good pics, got me curious on my truck now.
Betcha a beer you have the big blocks. I was going to put in a leveling kit but instead I lowered the rear.
 
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By doing this i would not have any problems towing right?
 
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I just looked at mine and mine does not have any blocks on it. It just has that plate that goes under the block. What else can i do to make it lower in the back.
 
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baby2000 why dont you level out the front of your truck? that way you arent foolin with the rear springs and the truck will sit level with no rake at all. try daystar.com. if i knew how to post a link i would to help you out better and the leveling kit is only $129 and some change takes about 1 to 2 hrs at the most to install.
 
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I just looked at mine and mine does not have any blocks on it. It just has that plate that goes under the block. What else can i do to make it lower in the back.
Never seen a 250 without any blocks at all. Take a couple of pics and post up. If the front is lower then the rear and you have no blocks then somewhere along the line the springs have been changed.

My truck tows just as well 2" lower as it did 2" higher. And it takes the curves just a bit better.
 
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i think the 2wd f250 had no rear blocks if i recall
 
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