I did a search on this and couldn't find anything.Would like to lower my '95 dually 4x4.It sure rides higher than the 2nd gen 3/4 4x4.Beside the rear spring blocks,how does a person lower the front?Are there lowering kits for my 4x4?I haven't tried this yet, but it seems if I remove the rear spring blocks the truck will look nose high.

 

When you say lower - do you mean reduce it to 2WD standard or to a "dropped" state? I am one who prefers the 2wd due to it's lower height and therefore more stable handling in turns, etc. If I actually used 4wd, I would simply compensate for it's additional height in turns, etc.

 

Would like to lower it close to a 3/4 4x4 standard...Even if I could lower it a couple of inchs or more I would be happy..

 

I would love to do this too! I would think it would help mpg and it would be much easier for me to get in and out of and load/unload my slide in camper. I have a lifted Jeep so the truck doesn't need to be so damned tall!

 

Have you used a tape measure on one of these - I don't think in those years there's much (if any) differance between 2500 & 3500 4wd trucks. But the dually's looked taller due to the rear fenders & dual rear wheels. May be just my perceptions....

 

Unless my dually has a slight lift kit on it already.A fellow here has a 97 3/4 4x4 and I could look inside his truck with no problem....With my truck I have to get the old apple box out to work on it...

 

I have heard of guys using 1/2ton springs in the front

 

I was think the samething...or 3/4 springs...There must be a difference in front springs from a 3/4 and one ton...

 

the springs r the same IMO I have taken several out and they look identical.

 

if you find there is a difference in springs - i have the stock springs from mine in the shed as i installed a pair of 2" levelling springs. the stock springs have 140, 000 km on them.

we are both in calgary, pm me if interested. . . .

jason

 

Don't think you can lower a 4wd much, not enough axle clearance.
Maybe go for some 13" tires and rims.

 

I think you must have a lift kit already.

Good luck...

 

Shorter or no blocks in the rear will get you some. Most folks add a couple of inches in the front to level it out. Just do the reverse.

 

I was under the impression that the spring are identical from the 1 ton to 3/4 ton - except for the overloads on the 1 ton.

I wonder if cutting a few inches from the rear lift blocks would mess up the driveline angle too bad - or maybe it could be fixed with degree shims or even just cutting the blocks at the correct angle? I think the front would be easy - it is the front that I have wondered more about. I suppose a guy could remove the shocks and maybe even the springs and cycle the suspension through full articulation and check clearances. I see people do this with the Jeeps and rockcrawling buggies all the time when they are fabbing up their stuff so this truck is no different. I was just curious if anyone has done this already?

I guess it comes down to the question of whether lowering it a few inches is even worth the effort? I wonder how much of the better mpg that the 2wd trucks get is becuase of the much lower stance and less wind drag vs. the slightly lower weight and less moving parts?

 

the same springs are used sometimes, as some trucks were ordered with a heavier front spring than others. both the 3/4 and 1 ton could be ordered either way. i don't know 100%, but this is what i 'think' is true.

maybe the truck in question has the heavier factory springs. . .