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chevymotocross · 07-04-2009, 10:46 PM

Soon to be lowering my 87 r10. I am going with a 2/4 drop with spindles up front. I was pretty much set on using shackles/hangers in the rear but then I discovered lowered leaf springs.

Western Chassis makes them, available on Sport Truck Direct. I know I will lose some hauling capacity. Not a problem, most I ever haul is a few dirtbikes. I would love a car-like ride when the truck is unloaded and I know the factory leafs won't provide that.

Also, being a New England truck, the stock leafs are pretty darn rusty and I am sure the bushings would need replacing.

Are the lowering leafs a good option to go with? Would you say they are easier to install than shackles/hangers? Pros/Cons?

07-04-2009, 10:46 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Shackles/Hangers vs Lowering Leafs Soon to be lowering my 87 r10. I am going with a 2/4 drop with spindles up front. I was pretty much set on using shackles/hangers in the rear but then I discovered lowered leaf springs. Western Chassis makes them, available on Sport Truck Direct. I know I will lose some hauling capacity. Not a problem, most I ever haul is a few dirtbikes. I would love a car-like ride when the truck is unloaded and I know the factory leafs won't provide that. Also, being a New England truck, the stock leafs are pretty darn rusty and I am sure the bushings would need replacing. Are the lowering leafs a good option to go with? Would you say they are easier to install than shackles/hangers? Pros/Cons? __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch



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