07' F350 4X4 CC LB Can this be lowered

Nov 18, 2006 2 Replies
J

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?



It seems to drop the bed 2" or 4" is going to have some implications below the bed, perhaps on drive shaft angle, the universal, suspension parts, "other components" that I can't name. Would this put the front end in a raised position? 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?



I need the truck mentioned in the subject line, 07' F350 4X4 CC LB SRW, for hauling two rigs, Bergen gooseneck / Titanium 5th wheel both at GVWR 12k. The Titanium has a height of about 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.



Thanks,



Jon


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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.

If the truck sits level now, and you lower the ass end 4 inches, then yes she's going to sit nose high

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

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J

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.

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