To go low or not to go, that is the question?

Kinda what I was thinking

 

LOL who cares what the truck looks like?

 

The frame needs to be somewhat parallel to the ground. The height isnt really that important. If it's too low the carrier bearing will need to be modified to suit. My 2000 Pete's frame is 1.5 inches higher in the rear than the front. Came that way from the factory. All the driveline parts are still original. go figure. The quick and dirty way to check this is too simply lower the ride height on the rear suspension to see if the bouncing goes away. Obviously its not a permanent fix but it'll point you in the right direction. Btw Pete's in that era with air trac rear suspension are prone to having a bad bounce even if things are right. Especially with cheap tires and worn out shocks.

 

You could let the air out of the tires. That should lower it.

 

I need to see a pic of the toenails for a more informed response.

 

Driveline angles need checked at a minimum.

As stated, trucks are VERY sensitive to this and a proper lowering requires adjustment to the driveline to get it back in spec.

Most likely the carrier bearing needs its height adjusted as well as the rear suspension ride height.

Not adjusting to spec WILL result in MAJOR damage.

 

Hate it when that happens.

 

Read up on a Spicer website about driveline angles and such. Print the pertinent info and put it into a box. Wrap the box with Christmas paper. Write JERK on the tag and stick it to the aforementioned box. Put said box under his Christmas tree. Give me a call. I will pick you up. Then you can go back to painting your toenails any color your little heart desires. P.S. And please don't tell my GF about these plans.