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**mr48chev** · 10-22-2008, 06:12 PM

Ok for once I have a question that I don't have a real answer to. I want to lower the rear end of my 71 3/4 ton GMC with Leaf springs about two inches.

This is the best photo I have at them moment and it shows that the rear is too high for a truck that doesn't haul 1000 lbs. around all the time.

i don't want to get it down in the dirt but just want it down to a decent level.
I thought that there used to be a kit to put spring hangers in that would set it a bit lower but I can't seem to find any ideas.

i don't really want to reduce the hauling or towing capacity and I don't want it so low I would need a flip kit or C-notch.

Any ideas or suggestions?

10-22-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,824	lowering the rear of a leaf spring 3/4 ton? Ok for once I have a question that I don't have a real answer to. I want to lower the rear end of my 71 3/4 ton GMC with Leaf springs about two inches. This is the best photo I have at them moment and it shows that the rear is too high for a truck that doesn't haul 1000 lbs. around all the time. i don't want to get it down in the dirt but just want it down to a decent level. I thought that there used to be a kit to put spring hangers in that would set it a bit lower but I can't seem to find any ideas. i don't really want to reduce the hauling or towing capacity and I don't want it so low I would need a flip kit or C-notch. Any ideas or suggestions?