2wd Front Leveling??

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I was wanting to now what kind of results others have had trying to level (lift) the front of their trucks. I have read a few threads, but not about any results. (Anyone have a pic of their truck with these mods. ) I have been looking at the spring spacers, how did they work out. Is it possible to change to a different spring. . taller?? Not trying to make a 4WD out of the truck, but just wanting it to sit more level. Thanks
Bryan

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1995 Extended Cab 3500, 3. 54 gears/Automatic,K&N w/ lost Cat.

 

[JKing]

I'm interested too. If the front can't go up, does anyone know if replacement shackles are available to lower the rear a couple of inches?

Jeff

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'98 2500 RC, 2WD, 12V, 5 sp. , 4. 10 LSD, TST #11 plate, K&N RE-0880 & 25-0880, Autometer boost & pyro

 

[Straight6Jeff]

I Just installed a set of 2" front lift springs in my 2wd v-10. these were necessitated because of the Reunel Front bumper. the bumper didn't cause it to sag, but it would dive under hard braking.
Valley Spring Works (Dixon,CA) made me a set of custom coils, for $235. They raised the pass side 2" and the driver 1 3/8". I'm going to get another set made because more weight is being added to the front.

I'll post the phone number as soon as I find it on my desk.

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01 2500 V-10 4x2 QC/LB, 4. 10, Ruenel Bumper/brush guard, RS 9000's, 2" frt springs 1500#/in, KC Daylighters, Rhino Liner, Spin Tech Muffler, DD 4" Tail, 265 BFG A/T, Lots more to come

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I ditched my 2wd's 1" spacers last summer along with the overloads. It handles noticeably better & rides a bit better. Makes me wonder why D/C started putting those in there in the first place, older trucks (about pre 1998) don't have spacers on the 4x2 trucks.

Vaughn

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'01 2500 QC Shortbed 2wd, 6-speed, 3. 54LSD, Cab & Fog lamps, Camper & Tow Pkg.
BOMBed: DD2 Injectors, PS Boost module, Amsoil air filter, straightpiped exh. , Aeroquip 3/8" fuel line w/tank mounted lift pump, AutoMeter Sport Comp gauges, Line-X'd, Amber turn signal conversion.

 

[Dennis Garrett]

I always thought my 97 2wd was a little nose heavy & set too low. I jacked it up high enough to drop both lower control arms, took the coil springs out, and put 1" rubber ring type spacers under each spring. (take the 4 big bolts out on the wishbone end next to the oil pan out, remove the shocks & one end of a little stabilizer, the spring will fall out, no need to take it apart at the ball joint) It sits level, handles & steers the same, and has no effect on alighment. They have been there for about 100k miles now & still holding their shape. It eliminated the nose heavy feel, & brought the front end up about where it should be. I had an old 84 chevy diesel, and the springs lost their height on it. When it bottomed out, it broke the upper shock studs out of the frame, and I had to weld them in, & get new springs!

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Locomotive Engineer/Red Ram Driver! 97, 2500, Auto,3:54, 2WD, Re-sale Red, Loaded w/Leather, Diamond Tread running boards & box, Bumper guards, "Bull Ring" tie-downs, Front bumper guards, Clearance lights, TST 230 HP kit (slid forward 1/16"), Missing silencer ring, K&N, Combo exhaust temp & boost gauge, Eng. & Trans. oil temp gauges, 3 Pos. Lock up switch.

[This message has been edited by Dennis Garrett (edited 05-22-2001). ]