2500/3500 ride height

[07drj]

Just returned from my Dodge dealer inquiring about a TSB or procedure to lower the rear end ride height for my 2007 Laramie 2500 4x4. New 5th-wheel hitch height needs to come down 2-3 inches to level the trailer.



I have read numerous posts on this forum from Matt400, GerryDrake, and others about this subject on 2001-2003 trucks.



Dealer tells me: (1) that no TSB exists for 2005 and later trucks, and (2) he didn't know about removing the three 1/2 inch spacers. Service Manager did check with Dodge Tech Services and called back to say they could not remove the spacers. He quoted Tech Services as saying it would change the angle of the driveshaft effecting the pinion gear roller bearings, etc. etc. AND that it most certainly would void my warranty. I asked how that could be when I pointed out that half the truck on his lot had the spacers and half did not. He says Dodge uses a lot of different rear ends and driveshafts??



OK, anyone have guidance for me on removing the spacers or not (other than going to another Dodge dealer)? Pretty frustrating when most of us buy these trucks to haul stuff.



Don... ... ...

 

[HBarlow]

What is the height of the floor of the pickup bed when unloaded?

Perhaps you need an adjustable fifth wheel or kingpin assembly on your trailer.

 

[JBallou]

Others have removed the spacers without any issues other than slight difficulty removing the caliper bolts.



Find a local place to remove the spacers, if some of the trucks on the lot have them and some don't your dealer will never know the differance'



BTW the person at your dealer has no idea on what he is talking about. Only one rear end is available and 4 rear driveshafts are for the 2500 and 3500.



Do it and don't look back.

 

[BillNutt]

I have the same issue with our new 5th wheel toyhauler. Can't raise the trailer because of the torsion axles, so need to lower the truck somehow. Question is this: with the 5'er hitched to the truck, the truck now sits level. If I lower the rear end, won't the truck then "squat" when the weight of the 5'er is added? Do you also lower the front end as well?

Thanks

 

[SearsK]

I did it on my 07 3500 Dually, didn't have any problems.

 

[fkovalski]

Check out this from member Ken Lenger. He has a lot of GREAT info on his site... It may help you: Lowering a 3rd Gen Dodge 4WD 2500/3500 Truck













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