Aaahhh, Ok, I am wanting to raise the front, not lower the rear, I need
a tad more clearance for tires, not just a lever [lower] truck.
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> Lowering blocks. If you go that route (which is an inexpensive leveling
> fix)...make sure you get the iron blocks. The El-Cheapo aluminum blocks
> have a nasty habit of wearing out too quicky and causing driveline issues
> due to the differential housing rotating.
>
> You can find them at http://www.truckperformance.com
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:42 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
>
>
> Er, yes, what are these blocks you speak of. My Google-fu is weak
> tonight, I keep finding 4x4 parts and lowering stuff..
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
>>If you're referring to the rear sitting higher than the front - 1" blocks
>>will take care of that. If the front is sagging or one side of the truck
>
> is
>
>>lower than the other, check the suspension closely.
>>
>>- Bernd
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
>>Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 10:31 AM
>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: RE: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
>>
>>
>>That may be true, but even from the factory 2wd gen 3's don't sit level.
>> I only need an inch or two. I was hoping there was a fix or a kit
>>like Tom's Ram...
>>
>>
>>Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Either the suspension components are worn out (bushings/shocks mainly) or
>>>the the springs are collapsing. Either way - time to take a close look at
>>>the front end.
>>>
>>>- Bernd
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
>>>Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:02 AM
>>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>>Subject: DML: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
>>>
>>>
>>>My Son-Out-Law has a 97 2wd V6. Is there an easy way to level out the
>>>front end droop? If it was 4wd, I would just crank the t-bars, or
>>>replace with V8 bars, but alas, no Tbars to be found...
>>>
>>>I am asking because I am about to give him my old tires and I want to be
>>>sure they fit ok, because his truck sits way lower than mine in front.
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