Lowering Rear Leaf Springs

[fredhlynch2]

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!