Go a lil lower?

What would you recommend then? I really dont think an inch or so would affect the ride quality too much. But just in case, what else could I do?

Aaron, in his Truck pics it looks like he has almost no rake, so not sure if the front was ever raised, what I meant was if they are already cranked up (which I do not think is good to be doing to stock keys anyway) then backing them off should lower/return it closer to stock and really shouldn't hurt anything. So I do agree with your point and if you say raising gives a harsher ride and lowering gives a softer ride then I have to assume your right about that but I found by adding 2" leveling keys to mine did not make it harsh and with the HD springs has resulted in an overall smoother ride for mine.

To stay on topic, One thing I been thinkin about is why Trup did you have to notch out the front spindles? was it because it was for a 2wd and those are different or did you get the wrong parts from Moe's? I know you mentioned something in your vid and you did get wrong cal-trac brackets.

Wonderin if that is related to the front vs the back.

Trup, Just a reminder. When you install the CalTracs you will need to remove the front spring bushing. Mine was a ***** to get out and I had the spring off when I did mine. My 2cents with the front. I believe you can just back off the adjustment bolt, if that doesn't work to your satisfaction then a drop key would be the next step. Good luck..

So they do make a Drop Key, Greg? Kinda like the opposite curve of a lift key...really...thats prolly the ticket then....what another 200 bucks..and Trup you're in like Flint!

Yep everyone has said the easiest way whick is turn down the torision keys. Jack up the truck and turn them about 3 turns and then drop it back down, move the truck forwards and reverse a few feet to settle the sysp back out then measue it front and back ans left and right and adjust accordnly. The pass side will prob need an extra quarter taken out to level it because he drivers side tbar takes more weight normaly. Squirt down the adjuster bolts with some wd before ya do it also and be careful those bars have ALOT of weight on em.

Ah forgot to add you will need a new front end alignment.

Thanks guys! I think Ill prolly try this, and this is just providing the back is lowered more than the front. But Im pretty sure it will be. If this doesn't work how I want, Ill shell out the $200 for new keys. Im still planning on getting stiffer shocks, and honestly, with the poly bushing and everything... the front end is tight as **** now. So I wouldn't mind too much if it ended up loosening a tad.

Oh, and I bought the lifetime alignment from firestone tires... so I can go in there whenever I want, and get a free alignment. Ive already been there 3 times lol. There gonna be tired of my truck pretty soon!

im glad to see this happening go trup....

Still dont have my bed on yet though! They're coming when they get out of work. Prolly about and hour. Lol Yeah.. I say that now, watch them not show up again!

Sweet! My buddies just got here. Here goes the bed! It's dark now, but Ill throw up a few shots when i get it all bolted down.

over 10 hours later and no pics? what gives!!

http://www.ramforum.com/f46/project-handle-like-porsche-2117/index6.html

Sorry AF, I posted them up on my "Project: Handle like a porsche" Thread. I appologize cause there not the greatest night time pics. But I'm taking some more today, just as soon as this satellite repair guy leaves. Stupid DISH!

Doesn anyone have there stock shackles that I can buy off them? Anyone that's done the drop shackles in the back?

Trupiano said:

Doesn anyone have there stock shackles that I can buy off them? Anyone that's done the drop shackles in the back?

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Sorry, I'm not home for a couple more months. I'll list my stash in the spring.

Thanks Redtruck. I bought Silverbullets old ones for $35. Thanks though!