Hello all. What's everyone doing to lower the front end of the older Peterbilt 379's? I have a 1993 flat top and wanting to complete the look and shorten the distance between the top of the front tire and fender. I've heard people take the spacer blocks out on the leafs. What about the rear height and drive line angles? Anyone here done this?
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Lowering front end of Peterbilt
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by wjhuskey, Aug 5, 2024.
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22s, lp tires, lowest suspension setting and covered by full fenders should do the trick.
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I took the blocks out of my 379. It was on low air, never had a driveline or ride heights issue. Spring shop shimmed it for me so the caster would be correct. Never had an issue.
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Any updates on this ? I have a '90 that i would like to lower also.
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I never did that or want to. However the one I just put a spring in had about a 3 inch aluminum block between the axle and the spring.
If you took that to a machine shop that could cut that down an inch or two you would get your drop. Then your caster will be screwed up.mile marker 27 and Rideandrepair Thank this. -
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