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Old 04-30-2012, 06:26 PM   #1
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leveling my c30

whats the easiest way to level my c30 dually? can i take out the thick helper leaf and like 2 leafs? i either wanna drop the back alittle or lift te front to level it. any help appreciated
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Old 04-30-2012, 07:22 PM   #2
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Re: leveling my c30

Depends on how you use your truck. If you need to haul heavy , then I would leave the leaf springs alone and shim the front. If more interested in a smoother ride then yank a leaf spring .

I wonder if there is a leaf spring shackle kit that lowers instead of raises?
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Old 04-30-2012, 09:10 PM   #3
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Re: leveling my c30

it doesnt tow much maybe wood and will probally haul some cars around and dirtbikes/quads. i just dont like the noose diving lol
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Old 04-30-2012, 09:26 PM   #4
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Re: leveling my c30

you could use drop shackles, that will give you about 2"
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Old 04-30-2012, 09:54 PM   #5
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nose diving? that sounds like it needs shocks.

Is the front end low all the time or when braking?
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Old 05-01-2012, 02:46 AM   #6
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Re: leveling my c30

i mean like how it sits lower in the front from the factory. is there anyways i can lift the front up like 3"?
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Old 05-01-2012, 11:36 AM   #7
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Re: leveling my c30

ya lift springs would lift you up...
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Old 05-01-2012, 02:17 PM   #8
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Re: leveling my c30

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ya lift springs would lift you up...
He's got a C30... 2wd.
On a C30 dually, I'm not sure if they make lift spindles or coils for that truck.
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Old 05-01-2012, 11:15 PM   #9
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Re: leveling my c30

i found a set of 3" lift coils and i was gonna use a 2" spacer and yes its 2wd
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Old 10-08-2012, 12:33 AM   #10
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Did you have any luck lifting the front of the truck with springs?
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