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Raise rear?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tazlittleking, Jul 22, 2020.

  1. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    tazlittleking

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    Replaced my old worn tires with 34" Duratrac tires along with installing Bilstein 6112 and also some wheel spacers. Love the look my truck has and the ride is better too. Very happy I did this.

    Thinking of raising the rear since the rake on my truck is level but I prefer the butt up just a tad since it almost looks like a bro stance right now.

    Couple of questions I hope you guys can help on.

    Is shackles the way to go? If so is there a preference?

    Is another alignment necessary if just raising the rear?

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    No alignment for rear work
    Honestly, why bump the rear up? Do yuh tow?
     
  3. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Toytec Performance Aluma 3" Lift- Toytec rear shackle, Fuel Vector Wheels, Toyo Open Country C/T 295/70/18 Tires
    Shackles are pretty popular , Toytec, Coachbuilder to name a few.. Also add a leaf is an good option either single leaf or multi leaf options out there. I have no experience with add a leaf but gather they may make the ride a touch stiffer.. Most folks will say stay away from blocks..No alignment needed for the rear.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:18 AM
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    tazlittleking

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    Looks really is the only reason. It is pretty much dialed in. I mean every time I go out to my truck I am smiling. Just feel it needs to come up in the rear to be just perfect in my eyes. I rarely tow. Maybe a few times a year I borrow a trailer.

    I will never put crappy tires on my truck ever again. Makes such a huge difference.
     
  5. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    You can do AAL. That’s designed for lift, and not weight. Overloading it could snap it.
     

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