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hpcgmc · 06-02-2013, 11:06 PM

I posted in suspension, but didn't get much interest, so I'll try here. My GMC has rear leaf springs. Currently there are 9 leafs. I'm planning on removing some leafs to lower the truck, but still want a decent ride and ability to carry 1000 lbs or so (a couple dirtbikes and gear). I'd like to achieve 4-5" of drop, and don't want to do a notch. I decided against an axle flip since the drop will be 6" or more.

Here's a link to my posting in suspension, with pictures: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582903 - I hope its not against the rules to multi post.

My question is - how many of the 9 leafs should I remove, and which ones? It looks like removing 4 leafs will drop me 1.5"-2". Should I remove the long ones? the short ones? every other one? The top three are clamped together, so I probably will leave those three together.

I'll also be ordering a 1.5 or 2" hanger drop.

Thanks for any ideas.

06-02-2013, 11:06 PM	#8
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	which leaf springs should I remove? I posted in suspension, but didn't get much interest, so I'll try here. My GMC has rear leaf springs. Currently there are 9 leafs. I'm planning on removing some leafs to lower the truck, but still want a decent ride and ability to carry 1000 lbs or so (a couple dirtbikes and gear). I'd like to achieve 4-5" of drop, and don't want to do a notch. I decided against an axle flip since the drop will be 6" or more. Here's a link to my posting in suspension, with pictures: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582903 - I hope its not against the rules to multi post. My question is - how many of the 9 leafs should I remove, and which ones? It looks like removing 4 leafs will drop me 1.5"-2". Should I remove the long ones? the short ones? every other one? The top three are clamped together, so I probably will leave those three together. I'll also be ordering a 1.5 or 2" hanger drop. Thanks for any ideas. __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.