leveling truck

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Since I've pulled the 3" body lift off my truck, i have 4" suspension with rear blocks. Currently the front is sitting about 3/4" lower than the rear. Ideally id like the truck to sit completely level. what is the easiest way to achieve this? also i wouldn't mind lifting the rear another inch then level it since i will be running 35s and want to cut as little as possible. i was looking into ez inch/ shackles in front and shackles in rear, any ideas? thanks
 

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If all you want to do is level the front then grab a set of ORD Zero-rate leaves.

If you want to lose the blocks in the rear, ORD shackle flip and another set of the zero-rate leaves to level it if necessary.

I wouldnt use shackles in the front to lift the truck, although ORD makes a set of greasable HD shackles that are stout.

just my $.02
 

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If you're handy with a little fab work then build a set of 1" longer front shackles... Here are a few pictures of mine... Built from 1/2"X2" flat stock steel... Cost around $20 for the steel... By adding a slight lift to your shackles you will slightly increase your caster angle which will give you a little more stability on the road... Good luck!
 

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