Too High

[david]

Howdy,
I have an 05 gmc 2500hd.
Problem is it is too high for my 5/er.
I was told that i can get a3" drop if i turn the shackels up side down, is this true???????
David :eek:

[richp]

Yes, it is possible and easy to lower the rear, with after-market shackles.

I added dropped rear shackles for the first two years I towed with my K2500 DMAX. After the suspension had settled in, I was able to remove them and reinstall the factory shackles and still have an almost dead level ride with my 12K fiver. This argues in favor of keeping the old ones in case your rig sags a bit over time as you haul a heavy load, as mine did.

As I recall, the 2" drop shackles were about $75 and were pretty easy to install in the driveway. Sorry I can't recall the brand, but a quick google search turned up Belltech as a company that sells them in 1" and 2" drop configurations.

Best to you.

Rich Phillips
Member #27