Rear suspension difference between 4x4 and 4x2
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Rear suspension difference between 4x4 and 4x2
What is the difference in the rear suspension between a 4x4 and 4x2. Are the blocks different heights? Different spring pack? Number of leafs?
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I'm pretty sure the only difference is block height. The 4-by's get a hefty block (at least 4-6"), 2wd not so much. That is assuming your comparing two similar trucks, like 2 2500's or 2 3500's, or 2 2500's with camper packages...etc.
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Seems like there are different packages. My 3500 has 2 overload springs. Saw a 3500 yesterday without them. I picked up a chassis with springs yesterday. It was a 98 2wd service truck. It actually had the same blocks as my 4wd, had the 2 overload springs, and even had 2 extra leafs in the pack. Even though it is from a 2wd I think it will work great for what I need.
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Someone correct me if wrong, but aren't the overloads part of the "camper special" group (along with the rear sway bar)? There might be another option package they come with, but I'm not sure.
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