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slow one · 02-16-2014, 12:36 PM

I also want to lower the front due to the amount of wheelwell space between the tire and the fender. There is a LOT of space. I believe the 4 inch lift from rough country is taller than 4 inches. I think removing front spring(s) will make it look better and ride better.

909 · 02-17-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slow one

I also want to lower the front due to the amount of wheelwell space between the tire and the fender. There is a LOT of space. I believe the 4 inch lift from rough country is taller than 4 inches. I think removing front spring(s) will make it look better and ride better.

Never heard of 4 inches being too much. I'm curious to see it if you could put a picture up.

dbash · 02-17-2014, 10:42 PM

Pics would be nice to help us understand what your dealing with. How much have you driven on the lift? It wont settle much but it will settle some. I would go out and drive it through some mild ditches or over some type of terrain prior to making changes if your only dealing with an inch or so.

Your spring pack is designed with each spring counting on the one below it being there to carry its respective part of the load. pulling two out of the middle would make me nervous, could cause the next leaf up to fail from lack of support.

The previous post about your rear springs being original and possibly sagging from age is worth looking into as well.

My truck is a fresh build and the front is a bit higher as well, does not bother me but I expect it to settle after its been driven some.

Good Luck.

dieseldawg142 · 02-18-2014, 04:00 AM

how wide a rim you got those Mickey T's on? if their wider than 8", i would think twice before pulling out some leafs.
do you REALLY want to lower your truck?! bring the back up to match. wouldn't go over 3" with a block.
put add a leafs on my stepper-pia to put on, ride went out the window, & after 7-8 yrs, their wearing grooves in my leafs. you could replace your old rear springs with some new ones & small blocks for about $300.
or for about $270 you could throw a set of airbags in the back to level it up (far easier than ripping your springs apart)

02-16-2014, 12:36 PM	#1
slow one Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodbine, GA Posts: 6	Re: need advice with lift... I also want to lower the front due to the amount of wheelwell space between the tire and the fender. There is a LOT of space. I believe the 4 inch lift from rough country is taller than 4 inches. I think removing front spring(s) will make it look better and ride better.

02-17-2014, 10:42 PM	#3
dbash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orangevale, California Posts: 323	Re: need advice with lift... Pics would be nice to help us understand what your dealing with. How much have you driven on the lift? It wont settle much but it will settle some. I would go out and drive it through some mild ditches or over some type of terrain prior to making changes if your only dealing with an inch or so. Your spring pack is designed with each spring counting on the one below it being there to carry its respective part of the load. pulling two out of the middle would make me nervous, could cause the next leaf up to fail from lack of support. The previous post about your rear springs being original and possibly sagging from age is worth looking into as well. My truck is a fresh build and the front is a bit higher as well, does not bother me but I expect it to settle after its been driven some. Good Luck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=509467 2008 Dodge 3500 Blue Tech 2013 Challenger SRT8 392 1972 Landcruiser Rock Crawler LS1 1969 4X4 Resto Mod

02-18-2014, 04:00 AM	#4
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,925	Re: need advice with lift... how wide a rim you got those Mickey T's on? if their wider than 8", i would think twice before pulling out some leafs. do you REALLY want to lower your truck?! bring the back up to match. wouldn't go over 3" with a block. put add a leafs on my stepper-pia to put on, ride went out the window, & after 7-8 yrs, their wearing grooves in my leafs. you could replace your old rear springs with some new ones & small blocks for about $300. or for about $270 you could throw a set of airbags in the back to level it up (far easier than ripping your springs apart)



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