> Hi,
> I have seen a few articles about removing axle block spacers to lower the
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> the bed, perhaps on drive shaft angle, the universal, suspension parts,
> "other components" that I can't name.
Depending on the design of the blocks yes it can affect the pinion angle
causing u-joint binding, also is the drive shaft going to end up too long?
Depending on the design there may be frame to axle clearance issues. Also
the shocks are going to be to long, and bottom out, which can mean busted
shacks and or busted shock mounts.
>Would this put the front end in a raised position?
If the truck sits level now, and you lower the a.s end 4 inches, then yes
she's going to sit nose high
>Would that have any effective wear issues or deterioration
> in the suspension? How might this effect driving, braking and tracking
> with heavy loading under the CGVWR? Warranty issues?
If you modify the suspension yes it will affect the warranty. Yes it will
affect the front end alignment, which can affect the handleing, and tire
wear.
t 60" on the level and I am thinking that I
> don't want to have contact between the truck and the trailer.
> I know there are solutions from the hitch but I am wonder about making the
> tow vehicle a little lower for the members of my family that aren't so tall
> as me.
Running boards make it eaasier for the wee folks to get in and out. They
also protect the rocker panels from stones and the like.
Whitelighhtning
> Hi,
> I have seen a few articles about removing axle block spacers to lower the
> bed wall height of 4X4's. The 3 or 4 that I have read address none of the
> consequences for this operation. Are there any?
Doesn't the '07 350 have coil springs in the front? You could certainly
lower that, but there's a limit, where the front axle hogshead bangs into
the frame. It's all rigid stuff, and it'll interfere at some elevation.
Because of the immutable limits on front suspension travel, you should
really get stiff lowered front springs made up so you don't bottom out the
front end. The back end is no problem.