how can i lower a 1 ton dually 4-5" in rear
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how can i lower a 1 ton dually 4-5" in rear
my uncle just bought a 06 1 ton dually and he wants to lower the rear like 4-5 inchs. my guess would be sit level and line up with his 5th wheel trailer hauler. is there a kit out there that would lower it and still obtain factory towing capabilities?
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I'm not familiar with the 3500 series suspension, but look at the rear axle and see if it has the 2" block between it and the leafsprings like the 4X4 guys do, that'll get you a start.
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Originally Posted by Nickvrebel
I'm not familiar with the 3500 series suspension, but look at the rear axle and see if it has the 2" block between it and the leafsprings like the 4X4 guys do, that'll get you a start.
how about a shackle and hanger change?
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I looked on stylin concepts site and I saw a few thing, assuming I was looking for the right vehicle. There is a 6/8 drop kit, a 7" flip kit, a 5" shackle/hanger kit, and 1" and 2" shackle kits. I don't remember any of these saying 1 ton, but they did say 3500. Hopefully this helps some.
And according to the drop kit, it should only be a 2" difference to make it level. With this said though, I know most 3500 duallys I see do have a big rake. Personally if you are going to be towing with it, I wouldn't lower it 4-5" in the back and none in the front. Once its loaded down, the rear will be saggin like crazy. Just my $.02 of course.
And according to the drop kit, it should only be a 2" difference to make it level. With this said though, I know most 3500 duallys I see do have a big rake. Personally if you are going to be towing with it, I wouldn't lower it 4-5" in the back and none in the front. Once its loaded down, the rear will be saggin like crazy. Just my $.02 of course.
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Originally Posted by TheLadiesMan
the truck is a 06 or 07 gmc sierra 3500 dually 4x4.
from what i remember when ive seen a 1 ton they have huge rakes.
from what i remember when ive seen a 1 ton they have huge rakes.
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Originally Posted by c.nash
Drop that thing LOWWWW.
Duallys look awsome slammed.
Duallys look awsome slammed.
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mcgaughys has multiple drop kits for your uncles dually. The most I see for the rear is 5", but that might not include taking out the lift block. I THINK the lift block actually helps with the towing/hauling but I'm not sure. In any case, if he is going to lower the rear that much and is still gonna tow a 5th wheel he probably gonna wanna look into some helper bags or else he will be bottoming out a lot IMO.
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