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Old 07-25-2010, 02:01 PM   #1
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Front leveling

Searched on here but nothing found. I have an 80 3/4 ton with 4" lift. I have the "chevy slope" and want to level the front with the back. I have all new springs and hardware in it so i really dont want to put different springs in the front. My buddy said hed get me some 1 ton springs but it might ride rougher than it already does now(i hit a dime on the road and i can feel it!) Is there a solution to this?bigger spring shackles? I really only need an inch or inch and a half to level out.
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Old 07-25-2010, 02:15 PM   #2
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Re: Front leveling

Is it 4wd? If you're just looking to pick up the front end and it is 4wd - Rancho Part # RS86201 or Tuff Country Part # 81200
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Old 07-25-2010, 07:39 PM   #3
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Re: Front leveling

Spacers under your front springs > fit right in your spring cup > most front end , suspension , tire places will have them . definitely the least expensive way to go Iwould think .
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Old 07-25-2010, 07:46 PM   #4
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Re: Front leveling

here you go

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

"Since these are a true bolt in leaf, they are safe to use on the front or rear suspension for extra ride height or to relocate the axle. "
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Old 07-25-2010, 09:10 PM   #5
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Re: Front leveling

Shave your rear blocks down or put a add-a-leaf in the front, anything you do to the front will make it ride like crap unless you put 6in. lift springs under it.

I would never put blocks under the front end, good way to die!!! They are known for spitting out on turns.
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Old 07-27-2010, 12:14 AM   #6
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Re: Front leveling

Thanks guys. i also have another set of heavy 3/4 springs to look at so i'll have to measure them as well.
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