What springs do I remove ?

[TRAV2282]

I have a 1969 chevy 3/4 ton and it has 10 springs in the pack 3 of which are flat bars and thick. my question is which of these springs do i remove if I am lowering it.

[Stocker]

Pics would help

[crazy longhorn]

I used the main leaf,+ the next 3 below it on my longhorn(tossed the rest)...crazyL

[Longhorn Man]

hey Al, when you did the back of your longhorn... was that all you did? Can you haul anything anymore?

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

hey Al, when you did the back of your longhorn... was that all you did? Can you haul anything anymore?

No, Andy ....I did actually flip the axle(then it sat too low! lol). I opted to move the spring perches down on the frame to raise it up a tad, but no notches on the frame. I cant haul too much with the old gal, but she is fun rowin gears The ride is good with the 4 leaf stack (about like a lite 1/2 ton truck). The bed floor is treadplate steel(14guage, with 1/8 wall tube runners), with a battery under the box, & a 16 gal fuel cell behind the rear diff, that puts a littl weight back where its needed. You might say I CAN haul a lawn mower, or a stack of 2x4"s, but thats about it. I have to get the 02 Silverado out for the haulin duties crazyL

[Longhorn Man]

bummer.
i am looking for the impossible.
Cheap (as in dirt cheap)
low
able to haul

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

bummer.
i am looking for the impossible.
Cheap (as in dirt cheap)
low
able to haul

Do a little measure, you might be able to flip the diff, & leave the stock stack alone. My bet is that you will need to relocate the spring hangers to get the height you want. Also with medium /heavy hauling, you will probably need the notch in the frame. mine was all grunt work.....not money crazy AL

[TRAV2282]

Thanks for all you guess's reply's.

[cadillacart]

I left the top three leafs in my c/20. I am debating whether adding one more. For now, I am going to install air shocks to give back a little hauling capacity. Right now, it rides like a cadillac. Also, I flipped the axle and installed C-notches.

[TRAV2282]

Thanks guys I removed the middle 3 and it looks and rides like a dream, I left the three flat springs on the bottom so I can still haul stuff. All of your info has helped a ton and I will post a pic soon.