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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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I want to level my truck but I dont need to go higher so I was wondering how many on here have pulled the blocks out of the rear and how it looked. Pics would be nice.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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the blocks are only on the 4wd, so I'm hoping that's what you have. even so, I think those are only about 1" tall, and respectably only lower the rear about an inch, so it'll still be raked a little. (I think... mines only 2wd, so I haven't been able to do this)

personally, I'd just get some 2" drop shackles
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Need a bit more info dude about your truck. I have a 2010 4x4 and I leveled it by lower the read and it turned out perfect! They costed me $170.00 installed.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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I have the Ground Force shackles but yet to install. Waiting until the weather gets warmer. The blocks won't lower it enough to get it leveled.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Sorry bout the lack of info. 2010 XLT xcab 4X4 chrome, tow, sync, 4.6 3V and 3.73. Not looking to get it perfect just the but out of the air a little.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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2" rear drop shackle.. leave the 1" factory block in.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Viper238
2" rear drop shackle.. leave the 1" factory block in.
+1. the shackles take about 30 minutes to install.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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The rear leaf spacers are a tad thicker that 1¼".

Going contrary to the above pearls-of-wisdom ... Remove the spacers.
  • the drop while not dramatic, is noticeable and levels the front <> rear bias.
  • 0(zero) $$$$$ mod'. *Versus shackles - $70-$120.
  • If it's not to your liking / satisfaction, you can then opt for the shackles. *As for me ... I was satisfied with just removing the spacers.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gDMJoe
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The rear leaf spacers are a tad thicker that 1¼".


Going contrary to the above pearls-of-wisdom ... Remove the spacers.
  • the drop while not dramatic, is noticeable and levels the front <> rear bias.
  • 0(zero) $$$$$ mod'. *Versus shackles - $70-$120.
  • If it's not to your liking / satisfaction, you can then opt for the shackles. *As for me ... I was satisfied with just removing the spacers.
This sounds good. Got any pics?
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Ford4me2 - This sounds good. Got any pics?
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