I have a 4X4 with Max tow package. I think the rake is severe (42” ground to wheel well rear, 37.5” front). Looks like a two inch block in the rear spring. How would removing the block affect things with towing or performance. This seems an easier solution to level things out.

 

I did it and nothing has changed. The only thing that could be a problem is you load the bed to max capacity it would bottom out on the bump stops. You can change to the 2wd bump stops if that is your worry. I did the same thing on my 2018 GMC 1500 and loaded the bed with firewood and towed a 5x8 trailer with firewood and had 4 people in my truck and everything was fine. I never changed the bump stops on the GMC.

 

Did mine as well, looks much better and no weird effects. Still rides great, no mpg change. I don’t tow, and rarely load bed to full capacity.

 

I was wondering if he will need shorter ubolts?

 

I reused mine no problem. You do have to make sure to thread them on equally so you don’t bottom one out. I have checked the torque on them a couple times since and they’re still snug at 111 lb ft I believe.

 

I reused my u bolts but I did put washers on just to be safe that I didn’t bottom them out.

 

He can cut the bolts once properly torqued so they aren't sticking out as much, order 2wd u-bolts, or just leave them alone.

 

Just so you know 1 2wd u bolt is almost as much as all 4 4wd u bolts.

 

Thats why I kept the stockers ha ha.