Lowering rear end
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#287
Just did the conversion yesterday, stock 5 leaf spring 2017 F350 SRW LB with BC3Z-5705-C U-bolts with 6C3Z-5598-A spacers. Had to break the wheels loose of the hubs with the old school method of loosening lugs and driving in a circle. Neighbors must of thought I was nuts. Besides that easy install. I didnt tell my wife I did anything to the truck but she asked if I put new shocks on, truck didnt seem as rough to her. It maybe just in my head but it does seem to ride a bit softer. Installing the new 7500 Air Lift rear bags next.
#288
If anyone interested in doing this needs the parts, I have them for you. I thought I was going to need to lower my truck to fit into the parking garage at work, but as it turns out the truck just barely fits as-is. So I have an unopened box from TASCA parts sitting in my garage, and it's well past the return period.
Spacer: 6C3Z-5598-A
U-Bolt: BC3Z-5705-K
Parts were $135, shipping was $23...make an offer.
Spacer: 6C3Z-5598-A
U-Bolt: BC3Z-5705-K
Parts were $135, shipping was $23...make an offer.
#289
I have always leveled my trucks and intended to do the rear lowering on my new '18 F350 CCSB 4x4 6.7; but when I hook up my 5er it sits perfectly level. I don't like the rear raised look, but I'm not sure I want to spend the money to lower and then have to add airbags to re-level it after my 5er is connected......
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#292
Lowered truck with factory blocks and it is now perfect height. One issue I have not read about on the forum. After job was done I measured wheelbase on both sides. One side was off by an inch. Had to loosen things up and reset 176 wheelbase. Anyone else measure wheelbase and have any problems? I thought the pins would set all the variables but was wrong.
#293
I have always leveled my trucks and intended to do the rear lowering on my new '18 F350 CCSB 4x4 6.7; but when I hook up my 5er it sits perfectly level. I don't like the rear raised look, but I'm not sure I want to spend the money to lower and then have to add airbags to re-level it after my 5er is connected..
#294
Lowered truck with factory blocks and it is now perfect height. One issue I have not read about on the forum. After job was done I measured wheelbase on both sides. One side was off by an inch. Had to loosen things up and reset 176 wheelbase. Anyone else measure wheelbase and have any problems? I thought the pins would set all the variables but was wrong.
#295
There was one fellow (I think with an F450) who had his rear axle out of square, but he used aftermarket blocks which had multiple pin holes ... made it easy to hit the wrong one. I have not seen any similar issues with factory blocks and thought they all had single alignment-pin holes. Your situation is a new one to me. Did you manage to put yours together with the pin out of the hole? And when you loosened it back up to straighten it out, did you see multiple holes for the pin?
#296
Something still sounds cattywompass. Admittedly, I only ensured the pins and holes were aligned (felt around for the holes where I could not see them directly) and have not measured wheelbase to compare port versus starboard... but I will measure it soon.
#298
I have always leveled my trucks and intended to do the rear lowering on my new '18 F350 CCSB 4x4 6.7; but when I hook up my 5er it sits perfectly level. I don't like the rear raised look, but I'm not sure I want to spend the money to lower and then have to add airbags to re-level it after my 5er is connected......