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**Willowrun** · 12-21-2016, 07:23 AM

You can swap your rear spring hangers (the very rear where the shackle attaches) to a 4x4 spring hanger which is longer. This will raise the rear about 1.5" - 2". If That is too high, adjust lower with a small block between axle and leaf springs.

2wd hanger on left, 4x4 on right.

12-21-2016, 07:23 AM	#34
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,033	Re: Raise the rear an inch or so after a flip kit? Rake looks messed up. You can swap your rear spring hangers (the very rear where the shackle attaches) to a 4x4 spring hanger which is longer. This will raise the rear about 1.5" - 2". If That is too high, adjust lower with a small block between axle and leaf springs. 2wd hanger on left, 4x4 on right. Attached Images