Yes, it does not only did I drop the back 2 inches, but I also have about 200 lbs of steel bar welded to the receiver hitch, so Im sure that drops the back a little. 1 bar is welded under the hitch, and the 9ther bar is welded to the back of the hitch. Each bar is about 100 LBS. I did this for traction, before I rebuilt the rear end, and installed the Eaton trutrack, and 373 gears. I have never had an issue with the tires rubbing.@kennythewelder does your truck have 275/60r15s? I'm trying to gauge how my 97 will look if I do a 2" shackle drop.