Level the truck

[zues]

I am wondering if I could lower the back of my 4x4 and still have all the Anti lock brake system work. Will there be any other issues to consider. I need to lower the back so I can get the 5th wheel closer to level.

 

[KBertetto]

I'm not sure about the brake system when lowered. I ran into the same problem with mine as far as having the 5er level. I ended up lowering the body of the hitch about 3 inches, worked out great with plenty of clearance for the bed. This is just a thought in case you have not tried this first.



Bert

 

[frankb12345]

Level 5th wheel

We had to have the 5th wheel raised. Open Road makes I-beam attachment the gives 8 inches clearance. Dodge had heart attack when I asked them to change truck level as they said drive lines would be strained.



Other RVer's having same problem.

 

[klenger]

See http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowering-rear-end/slide01.html for details on lowering a 3rd gen truck.

 

[zues]

Thanks for all the help. When I lowered my 1998, I used a 2 inch lower block. After I did that I had to cut down the shaft that hooked to the axle and the rear proportioning valve. When I did not cut the shaft down the brakes would work like I had a big load on the truck.