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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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06, screw 2wd...... i wanna lower the rear so it is level...... what is the best way to go about this that is on the less expensive side......and where can i get and can i do it myself......?

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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All you need is some 2" rear shackles.. Easy to do.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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if you have lift blocks in the rear just remove them, its free and really easy, my truck has lowering shackles, just found that out last week LOL
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by darkstar_420
if you have lift blocks in the rear just remove them, its free and really easy, my truck has lowering shackles, just found that out last week LOL
block is only on 4x4s
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Lowering shackles are a good, cheap way to level it. You can get a pair for about $50.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by xdrockstar
block is only on 4x4s
My FX2 had blocks in the rear. It turned out to be a mess lowering it because I needed extra parts because of it!!
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jetpilot2
My FX2 had blocks in the rear. It turned out to be a mess lowering it because I needed extra parts because of it!!
you have the most awesome truck, only lowered truck i would drive.
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