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Old 01-27-2012, 04:48 AM   #1
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5" lowering leaf

I am looking for the best way to lower my 71, it is a leaf spring rear and was wondering what you guy's thought. My question is this, should I go with a mono leaf, a set of 5" lowering leaf springs, or just do the flip to under the axle ????...............I know that the flip will be the cheapest but am curious what you guy's think. Has anybody used the lowering leaf springs and if so how did you like them?? Thanks in advance for your time compadres as usual its always a pleasure
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Old 01-27-2012, 01:34 PM   #2
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Re: 5" lowering leaf

My experence has always been to use as much static drop as possible. With that said, I prefer the flip vs a big spring drop.
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Old 01-27-2012, 03:32 PM   #3
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Re: 5" lowering leaf

My vote is for the flip.
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Old 01-29-2012, 12:39 AM   #4
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Re: 5" lowering leaf

a flip will center the rear wheel properly also
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