What have you done to level your rear

[eastk5]

I have an 84 k5 with rancho 2.5 springs at all corners. the front has the addition of ORD shackles. when measured on from the ground to the body line(not the wheel well lip) there's about a 13/8" difference. I was going to get the ORD zreo rate but i would still be short. BTW this is measured with the hard top on and a full tank of gas 31gal.

Any ideas appreciated, sorry this is so long!
Joel

 

[UseYourBlinker]

Add-a-leaf's although they stiffen the ride,and sag a bit in the long run. I've had mine for about 2 years now. Haven't noticed any sag.

 

[Hossbaby50]

I have 2.5 inch front springs w/ORD shackle. I had 2.5" add a leaves installed for rear lift, but they sagged. So I installed the 1" zero rate addaleaf from ORD and that took care of my problem.Your truck will have alot less sag with the 1" zero rate in there and therefore look better. Beyond that I really can't help you much. Maybe another 1" addaleaf in the spring pack. Or see if Stephen would make a 1 1/2" zero rate. Never know.

 

[BorregoK5]

Mine was the same way, I finally ended up making a set of shackle flip brakets which had about 1 1/2" more lift and now it sits level... although roof off and an empty tank I think it is about 1/2" higher..

 

[2Dogs]

I fine tuned the height AND corrected my pinion angle with a 3/8" 5 degree shim that I welded to zero rates.

 

[jackedjimmy350]

i cut off the spring perches on the axle, and custom made my own that were about 5/8" taller then te stock perches..

 

[laketex]

I cut 13" off the back of the truck, lost the tailgate, lost the stock gas tank, added a 20 gal alum fuel cell, and chunked the hard top. My truck sits level with a 4" TC EZ ride front and shackle flip rear.

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[BozoWise]

Where are you guys getting your shims?

 

[hammer]

local race shop I bought my 4* shims for $20