Curb height lowering kit from DC

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... just got the TSB today... (after hearing tidbits about its possible release like 9 months ago)-

DC issued TSB # 02-001-01 for '94-'01 BR/BE trucks, 2500 or 3500, (4X4 only!) - it is a TSB talking about new parts release for curb height lowering kits for the rear:

"The curb height lowering package is designed to reduce the rear spring spacer block by 1 7/8" which will lower the rear of the vehicle by several inches providing clearance so that most customers can attach their fifth wheel or goose neck trailer to the trailer hitch turntable.

Packages include installation instructions and all components required to lower the curb height of the vehicle. Once the package has been installed on the vehicle, the vehicle must have the front suspension re-aligned and the headlamps re-adjusted. "

The part #'s I have are:
05066072AA - 2500 series 4x4
05066073AA - 3500 series 4x4

Looks like retail price is $625. 00 (yikes!) but are now available from DC (while supplies last, at that fine price)

Hope this info helps those of you asking about it in the past...

 

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Does the kit include a tube of Vasoline? Bend over! #ad

 

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WOW! Al I can say...
Almost! #ad

If you install a 1 7/8" thinner spacer block, the vehicle will be 1 7/8" lower **. I won't get into DC recreating physics although I'm sure there are several on this sight who are witness to it. (Exaust causing pulling, anybody?)

I'm guessing (and expecting for the price) that the kit includes new springs and maybe a Maghytec thrown in for good measure!

** OK, may not exactly. As the angle of the truck changes, more weight will be placed on the rear springs compressing the slightly more than the 1 7/8".

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'94 3500 4x4, 207,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro gauges inplace of cupholder & Amsoil Air Filter & Lubes, AWOL intake boot (put the silencer ring after I pulled the boot-too loud!?!). NRA member. Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

 

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Uhh, aren't TSB's supposed to be free?

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'01 Eth 3500 dually, no mods planned except maybe an amsoil filter & guages. See My Truck and also be sure to read What tools & methods to use for an easy 1st oil change!!!
"Be happy you don't get all the government you pay for. " -W. C. Fields

 

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LOL Bob #ad

 

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Boy the price for 4 wheel drive just keeps climbing!

LOL.

What about us *** -in the air 2wd's?

Max

Ps. DC, at that price... DON'T BOTHER, AT A 1/4 THAT PRICE DON'T BOTHER EITHER!

 

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Well... . TSB's are just "technical information" and are "not an authorization for repair" ...

Methinks if you cry loud enough about your $40K truck not properly able to load your 5er, then maybe they'll comp it... . all I can say is GOOD LUCK!

 

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What a ripoff. Someone needs to copy the kit & sell it for about a quarter the price.

 

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My Dad (Jack in Alaska) lowered the back of his 3500 himself, I can not remember how much he cut off the spacers, but I remember that he had to have new shocks (shorter) once he did it. Maybe he will read this and chime in...

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John D. Rathert Jr.
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01 2500 SLT+ QC LWB 4x4 Auto 3. 54 rear end, Forrest Green Sport with all options avail. DC Nerf Bars, DC Grill Gard, DC mud flaps, Line-X bed liner, Leer 160XL Topper, Power Edge, EZ Edge, SPA Boost/EGT Gauge on pillar mount, DDT's torque converter - valve body combo, 275 RV injectors and Diesel Dynamics 4" Exhaust.
Airbox Mods, new turbo and SS fuel lines in planning stages... .

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Dads truck: 98. 5 3500 SLT QC LWB 4x4
Brother Truck: 92 W250 SLT CC LWB 4x4 (Dads old truck)

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Well lets see here: Swaybar links, shocks, some kind of abs link, spacer-axel/spring.
What else am I forgetting: oh yea! check drive line angle and slip yoke when loaded [bottomed out].
Any other stuff ????? #ad