Lowering the rear of 2002 1500 extended cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SIXTY9** · 03-18-2024, 09:50 AM

I am wanting to lower the rear of my truck with new leaf springs. The reason for new springs is that the left one sags and the truck tilts to that side, looking for recommended suppliers to get them from.
I am only wanting to go 3" at the most and it also will I still be able to use the electric control shocks ? Thanks for your input and time.

Wally

Tom · 03-26-2024, 08:08 PM

Very few if anyone uses lowering leaf springs so you won't get much advice. 3" should still be able to use factory length shocks, its right at the tipping point.

**SIXTY9** · 03-27-2024, 01:42 AM

Tom thanks for the info. In my findings I have concluded that replacing the factory leaf spring with stock ones and using lowering blocks is the way I will have to go.

**AussieinNC** · 06-15-2024, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXTY9

Tom thanks for the info. In my findings I have concluded that replacing the factory leaf spring with stock ones and using lowering blocks is the way I will have to go.

Here ya go....

https://suspensionsuperstore.com/199...-belltech-5952

03-18-2024, 09:50 AM	#1
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Lowering the rear of 2002 1500 extended cab I am wanting to lower the rear of my truck with new leaf springs. The reason for new springs is that the left one sags and the truck tilts to that side, looking for recommended suppliers to get them from. I am only wanting to go 3" at the most and it also will I still be able to use the electric control shocks ? Thanks for your input and time. Wally Last edited by SIXTY9; 03-18-2024 at 09:57 AM.

03-26-2024, 08:08 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: Lowering the rear of 2002 1500 extended cab Very few if anyone uses lowering leaf springs so you won't get much advice. 3" should still be able to use factory length shocks, its right at the tipping point. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-27-2024, 01:42 AM	#3
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Lowering the rear of 2002 1500 extended cab Tom thanks for the info. In my findings I have concluded that replacing the factory leaf spring with stock ones and using lowering blocks is the way I will have to go.

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