SouthwestORV

Ok. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks! I imagine a 2500 with the stiff springs would be less likely to bottom out.

I'm thinking I might order a $60 set of 2-3" drop shackles for the back of my pickup. However, it's my understanding that nothing in a rear drop shackle affects spring rates, which means that in theory the truck would more easily bottom out, and hit the bump stops. I do not plan to lower the front, just level the truck a little by lowering the rear. Any feedback from those who have done it? Perhaps it's a none issue, or there is something that can be done to mitigate the suspension bottoming. Most of the time I cruise the truck down the highway and around town. But then on occasion - perhaps 3X per year - I haul a 2400 lb pallet of flooring in the bed 3 hours from Phoenix to home, or I hook up and tow a large/heavy trailer. I love the idea of the bed being lower and more accessible for loading/unloading, and I wouldn't mind it being a little easier to get in/out. I'm only 5'7". Plus I think it would look nice.