Should I Pull the Overload Spring?

[rwhit57]

My flip kit arrived and in the next few days I hope to get it done. What I'm wondering is, should I pull the overload spring. I have 3 leafs plus the overload. With no weight on it, it rides like crap. How much will pulling the overload help the ride? Any?

[njlimbaugh]

My setup is the same on my 74. Pulling the overload leaf won't help the ride at all because it's not in play with an empty bed. I didn't use a flip kit, but I'm running a 4" drop with shackles and brackets. I've left the overload leaf because I still need a truck on ocassion. The only way to soften the ride would be to remove a one of the stock leaves or get a softer set custom made.

[Stepper562]

Don't pull it. You'll hate it if you ever load anything into the truck. Just add drop shackles.
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[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by Stepper562

Don't pull it. You'll hate it if you ever load anything into the truck. Just add drop shackles.
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I have drop shackles and hangers now. It's just not low enough. So I'm putting stock shackles back and flipping it. I've heard pulling the overload spring makes them ride a little better, but I can't see how. I may still tow my boat with it so I'm thinking about leaving them. I'd like to hear some more pros and cons. Thanks

I only pull the boat about a mile from storage to the water so it's not a huge deal.

[pumpgas]

Best thing you could do is very carefully unbolt the rear spring pack and remove the spring just above the overload or w/e leaf doesn't have the spring clamp whether it be the one under the top (that one has the mounting eyes) or above the overload.