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Old 11-03-2010, 09:13 PM   #1
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72 3/4ton 2wd

I would like to level out the front of the truck with the rear. Any help would be great.
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:28 PM   #2
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Re: 72 3/4ton 2wd

I'll assume that the rear sits higher than the front. With that in mind I think the easiest way is with a new set of leaf springs. There are a few companies that sell them over the internet, but the best bet is to find a local big rig truck shop, they should be able to fix ya up. You can add lower blocks, but I shy away from those as they tend to and more leverage against the rearend.
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Old 11-04-2010, 12:24 AM   #3
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Re: 72 3/4ton 2wd

Do you have coils or leafs?

Agreed, a big truck shop can probably set you up with new leafs if that is what you are running, but if you have coils i think you'd have to get drop coils made for 1/2 tons. I'm not 100% on that...

I have coils but they are still stock because I like the slight rake, but I am sure someone on here will chime in with more info. good luck!
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Old 11-04-2010, 02:34 AM   #4
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Re: 72 3/4ton 2wd

I have a 69 3/4 and have been told many times that 1 ton coils in front will give me a 2 inch lift, no "kits" exist for lifting the front end, just the 1 ton springs as far as I know.
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Old 11-05-2010, 03:49 PM   #5
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Re: 72 3/4ton 2wd

are you running a SBC or BBC?

if you are running a SBC then adding 1 ton springs will level it out, but will have a harder ride.

A BBC due to its weight will be about 1 inch lower in the front.

If you have overload springs in the rear. you can remove it and drop the rear about 1/2 inch.
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