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05-20-2014, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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Lowering Rear Leaf Springs
New to the forum but have watched it closely. I have a 77 C10 step side with leaf springs in the rear. If I want to lower it (rear) can I simply remove a spring? The spring pack consists of four springs...which one would I remove? Three of the springs are elliptical Top middle and bottom...the lower most spring is straight across and much thicker.
I know I can get lowering shackles and such but money is an issue at the moment. Looking for the inexpensive solution and achieve a few inches of lowering. Thanks! |
05-20-2014, 08:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: Lowering Rear Leaf Springs
4/6 drop, flip kit, drop spindles and cut a coil off front springs....could be done easily for under $300.
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05-21-2014, 12:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: Lowering Rear Leaf Springs
Removing the thick overload and one thin leaf(bottom) will only net you about 1 1/2in to 2in of drop or you can add a 2in drop shackle for less than $50 and it bolts right in, it much less work and you will be less prone to axle wrap under hard acceleration.
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