I just put 2" Maxtrac lowering shackles on my 17 platinum 4x4 and I removed the block a year ago. But when I installed the shackles i was same measurements on each side of the rear and I measured after the install and it only lowered the rear 1" on drivers side and 3/4" on passenger side. Thats a little weird isn't it? I also installed a 2.5 degree axle shim but that isn't maybe 1/4" thick I would think. Any info on that problem would be great. And I'm wanting it a little lower so somebody said remove a leaf spring. Will that hurt anything with towing? And if I did remove a leaf which one do I remove? Thanks

 

Did you have to notch out the bed supports?

 

Yes I had to. And had to use a good clamp to compress the leaf springs together to get top bolt out. More than I wanted to do but no turning back at that point of instalation.

 

You and I are probably in the same boat.

I have the DJM lowering shackles on my 4x4 with the blocks removed. I towed my trailer for the first time this weekend, and noticed I was into the TImbrens, and on a rough road, it was a bit jarring. I as well am looking to see what step to take next.

The springs seem to have enough rate, The issue seems to be travel. I was wondering what the 2x4 guys do for towing, I am assuming that they have less travel than a 4x4.

I can add air bags, I can add roadmaster springs, or?? raise the truck a notch?

How do guys with the really low trucks tow? I see it done... Notched frame?

 

I notched mine just because I seen everybody else do it. Didn't want to go back and do it later. It looked like it would hit if i Didn't. I pulled my 6x10 trailer with my mower on it and it squatted pretty bad. More than I wanted it to. Talking to Maxtracs about shackles not lowering much at all. Im looking into removing a leaf spring to get a little lower so I can put my belltech struts on. No need putting them on and only setting it at 1/2" lower in front. Really not worth the effort