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Old 04-24-2013 | 11:22 PM
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I am new to the board. I bought my 12' Silver ice met crew cab about 6 months ago. I just installed the Belltech 2" drop shackle kit #6401 with the ubolt to remove the rear blocks. The Install went smooth and the truck rides great however the rear is now lower than the front. I installed the drop shackle at the 2" drop setting and removed the rear block? I'm measuring about 3/4" lower in the rear. Should I put the rear block back in or move the shackle to the 1" drop setting with the rear block out. Any advice would help. Thanks
Old 04-24-2013 | 11:54 PM
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Drop the front problem solved it would look better
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I had that same thing, before lowering; my rear was only 2" higher then the front
I also did drop struts so my 1" in the front and 3" in the rear is almost dead level.

so to answer your question, either put the block back in, or get some drop struts and lower the front!
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what ever is easiest for you.
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Originally Posted by AUTOT3K
I had that same thing, before lowering; my rear was only 2" higher then the front
I also did drop struts so my 1" in the front and 3" in the rear is almost dead level.

so to answer your question, either put the block back in, or get some drop struts and lower the front!
Thanks. I'll give this a shot. I am going to end up lowering it more with a nice set of sways but for now I at least have to be level. I'm not a big fan of the Cali lean.
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Originally Posted by Slvr&Chrme23
Thanks. I'll give this a shot. I am going to end up lowering it more with a nice set of sways but for now I at least have to be level. I'm not a big fan of the Cali lean.
Right on. I'm the same about cali stance. But you said "lower it with sways" the sway bars won't lower it unless I read that wrong haha
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its called the cali lean. i thought it was broken rear springs from hauling all the dope
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I put the bolt in the 1" slot and later took out the blocks. My CCSB sits dead level.
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Thanks guys. I'm going to put it up tonight and play around with the set up. I'll let you know the outcome and post some before and after pics.
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Originally Posted by AUTOT3K
Right on. I'm the same about cali stance. But you said "lower it with sways" the sway bars won't lower it unless I read that wrong haha
I meant I'm going to drop it more with spindles and hangers and install sway bars. Thanks again for the help


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