I want to lower the rear of my truck so that it sits level. I don't want to raise the front because I have no desire to fit bigger tires and it is already tall enough for my liking. I also don't want to spend the money on the factory TSB lowering kit for 5th wheelers I heard that is like $600. I have read other threads about how the rear blocks can be milled down. Is that all that needs to be done? How far do they have to be milled? 2in or alittle/less/more to achieve a level ride height? Seeing as how our trucks are designed to squat with a load on I wouldnt think this would affect driveline angle too adversely but im not sure. Also are there any blocks that can just be purchased like 2wd blocks that are already shorter so I dont have to mill mine? I know some guys will say "why didnt you just get a 2wd? Well I need my 4wd for numerous things including snow in the winter so that was not an option.
Sorry for the long post, just want to get it right if i do it.
If anyone has done this and his pics/info that would be awesome!
Thanks,
Alex

 

Yes, you could take the blocks out and have them milled down. As to how much you might have to try a couple of times to get it right better to leave more than you need as opposed to taking too much out and end up saggy butt.
Brandon

 

Most level kits add 2" to the front so I would say just mill 1.5" off the blocks and be done with it. Then you can still haul a few hundred pounds and still sit fairly level. FYI milling the blocks will not affect driveline angle very much. If guys can get away with 4" lift, why not 2" drop?

 

My thoughts exactly!

 

I remember reading that someone used a set of block off a 1500.

 

When you get them milled down, make sure the machine shop maintains the angle they already have or your drive line angle may change too much.

 

my 98 sits level... only has 3 leaves in the rear packs....


also notice that it sits lower than almost all 2nd gen trucks i've seen.

 

how about taking to over load spring out ? would that lower it any?

 

Does anyone know if this can be done? I would love to do this without chopping up stock parts just in case. Not only that but if I could buy the 1500 blocks before hand it would be a simple swap with no machine shop downtime. Anyone know how tall these blocks are and if they are compatible?

 

This would also be fine with me. I want to soften up the rear for better launches anyway. Anyone know if this is a possibility, would it lower the truck at all?

 

Is that a side dump exhaust in your avatar?

 

The 1500 blocks won't work because they are the wrong width. The 2500/3500 springs are wider.

 

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...=lowering+rear

I found the thread for you.

 

Thats the exact thread I have been looking for! Thanks Buddy!

But if you notice Clunk says he cut off 2.5in and 600Megawatts said 1.5in, so which is it guys?

Megawatts didnt post a pic but Clunk's truck looks absolutely awesome! Thats exactly what I want.

Also has anyone figured out if there are blocks you could just get out of a yard instead of chopping the stock ones? If so which truck are they from?

Thanks for all the replies guys!
-Alex

 

Measure how much drop you want and cut that much off. You might get a set of 2500 blocks from a yard and cut those so you still have your stockers.