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Old 01-21-2007, 06:10 PM
Dselinside Dselinside is offline
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lowering truck

i have a 2000 F-350, its 2wd but i hate the way the back end of the truck sit up way higher than the front, i want the rear level with the front, anybody no a kit they make or a way too do this ? thanks
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Old 01-21-2007, 06:14 PM
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Check to see if there is blocks between the leafs and axle....I believe you might be able to delete them to ride more level....If you are looking for kits...just Google leveling/lowering kits online...there is dozens of makers out there.

Just remember, if you load the bed or trailer, you will ride a$$ low and it will prolly affect handling.
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Old 01-21-2007, 10:28 PM
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get a leveling kit before you drop the back end .... looks much better like that
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Old 01-22-2007, 10:56 AM
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I also hate the a$$ up look, but what you do about it will depend on what you use the truck for. There's no reason for a 2wd to be up in the air and going lower, rather than higher makes sense to me. I don't use the capacity (can't legally in UK because US vehicles don't comply with European type approval above 3500kgs, even once all the other alterations are made) and am considering removing a leaf from the rear. Hopefully this will also improve the ride and stop the tendency for the rear end to buck when empty. If I get to it anytime soon, I'll let you know how it works out.
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Old 01-22-2007, 11:03 AM
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I recommend removing the block between the axle and the leaf pack. This will drop the rearend about 2 inches. If that is not low enough for you then you can get a kit that will drop the rear and front to the same level. I suggest nothing more then a 3 inch lowering kit on these big trucks. If it was an F-150 or ranger then I would recommend nothing more then a 4 inch drop kit. You can also put the axle on the top of the leaf pack in the rear. That will drop you 6 inches though. As you gained 2 inches drop from the removal of the blocks and another 4 inches from flipping the axle to the top of the leaf springs. By the way if you do the axle flip you gain a stiffer ride. To lower the front you will need a kit.
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Old 01-22-2007, 03:38 PM
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I recommend removing the block between the axle and the leaf pack. This will drop the rearend about 2 inches.

Thanks BC...I thought you could just pull the block.
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Old 07-15-2007, 04:24 PM
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Just as a future FYI


DJM makes a rear lowering shackle for f250s and 350s

under $100 and levels the two wheel drive trucks pretty good.

the only other option is a 3" front and 5" rear kit
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Old 05-29-2008, 11:26 AM
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DJM makes a rear lowering shackle for f250s and 350s

under $100 and levels the two wheel drive trucks pretty good.
bringin this one back up. im new here and searching for ways to lower the rear of my F350 2wd. i cant find a kit for $100. where do i find this one you describe?

also...if i wanted to remove a spring in the rear, which spring do i remove? im thinking if i remove the block and remove a spring it may give me what im looking for and a softer ride in the rear also.

sorry im clueless when it comes to this stuff. thanks for any help!
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Old 05-31-2008, 04:29 AM
HeavyHauler HeavyHauler is offline
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I got my 2" lowering shackles from Diesel Innovations out of Houston. They were a little over $100
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