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Curly86 · 12-23-2007, 03:01 AM

The PO of my 86 SWB 1/2 ton lowered the truck and I want to put it back to factory height. Which would be easier get another set of leafs or add leafs to the ones on the truck. It now has 3 leafs on each side now want it back up so I can haul stuff without any problems. Which is better 5 leafs or 6?? any help and also he heated the front springs too.

**N2TRUX** · 12-23-2007, 03:36 AM

It's possible that the rear springs have weakened so I would consider a new set. Do you like the lowered look but want to use it to haul on occasion?

You might consider replacing the rear with lowered springs and add a set of helper bags in the rear. I did this on a few of my lowered trucks and it worked out great.

What ever you decide get rid of the front springs. Go with a stock spring if you raise it back up. If not, go with a lowered coil, or a stock coil and dropped spindle.

Curly86 · 12-23-2007, 05:31 AM

Thanks for the reply but I like the factory height look and thats what I will do is get a new sets of leafs for the rear and new coils for the front. Where would be the best place to get them for the best price?

12-23-2007, 03:01 AM	#1
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Rear Leafs The PO of my 86 SWB 1/2 ton lowered the truck and I want to put it back to factory height. Which would be easier get another set of leafs or add leafs to the ones on the truck. It now has 3 leafs on each side now want it back up so I can haul stuff without any problems. Which is better 5 leafs or 6?? any help and also he heated the front springs too. __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

12-23-2007, 03:36 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Rear Leafs It's possible that the rear springs have weakened so I would consider a new set. Do you like the lowered look but want to use it to haul on occasion? You might consider replacing the rear with lowered springs and add a set of helper bags in the rear. I did this on a few of my lowered trucks and it worked out great. What ever you decide get rid of the front springs. Go with a stock spring if you raise it back up. If not, go with a lowered coil, or a stock coil and dropped spindle. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-23-2007, 05:31 AM	#3
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Rear Leafs Thanks for the reply but I like the factory height look and thats what I will do is get a new sets of leafs for the rear and new coils for the front. Where would be the best place to get them for the best price? __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

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