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Old 07-25-2005 | 08:13 PM
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Need info on best way to lower 03 dually

I am new on this board. I need any info on lowering my Quad cab so I can use the horse trailer that I have. Many thanks. david
Old 07-26-2005 | 11:43 AM
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Assuming it is 4WD?? If so, there are small helper/shim leaves below the main leaf packs in the rear.....they can be removed and shorter u-bolts installed.....I just recently helped a buddy do this to his 05 2500 4WD.....it knocked about 2" out of the rear ride height and allowed the 5ver he was towing to sit level.

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Old 07-31-2005 | 02:04 PM
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First have you hooked up the trailer and loaded it up to see what the actual ride height is
Mine is not the dually however the rear sits down 3" when loaded with my 5VR and I have the exact same rearend sanz the extra wheels
Old 08-01-2005 | 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by CTD NUT
Assuming it is 4WD?? If so, there are small helper/shim leaves below the main leaf packs in the rear.....they can be removed and shorter u-bolts installed.....I just recently helped a buddy do this to his 05 2500 4WD.....it knocked about 2" out of the rear ride height and allowed the 5ver he was towing to sit level.

BTW, welcome to the board.....lots of good reading and info here......don't forget to fill out your sig - it helps everyone help you better.
On the '04 models, it doesn't matter if it's two or four wd. Both have the shims below the main pack. You can just move the shims above and reuse the same "U" bolts. I dropped the back of my '04 2500 2" this way. Take a look here for details.

http://www.klenger.net/dodge/lowerin...d/slide01.html
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