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Gmcfolife · 03-23-2013, 08:42 PM

I raised my front spring mounts up 2 inches to give me an extra 1" drop. Pretty easy to do and works great. Got the idea from another member but just made it to look alittle more factory.
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Gmcfolife · 03-23-2013, 08:46 PM

I raised my front spring mounts up 2 inches to give me an extra 1" drop. Pretty easy to do and works great. Got the idea from another member but just made it to look alittle more factory.
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JOJABOY · 03-23-2013, 09:20 PM

is the rear hangers still the same?

Mr Chevorlet · 03-23-2013, 09:22 PM

Looks good.

Mike C · 03-23-2013, 09:25 PM

EDIT: BTW, you posted this same thread 3 times, you should go back and delete the other two.

What style drop do you have in the back? Just shackles or a flip? I'm going to flip mine and I figure that's about as much drop as I can get without a C-notch. I bought some 1" lowering shackles I might use if I need just a TINY bit more. Nice job on this BTW.

I was contemplating boxing my frame on the inside and then moving the leafs inboard by remounting the factory brackets from left to right and vice versa on the new boxing plates. This would give TONS of clearance and you could mini-tub the bed (mine's a stepside) and this would allow for a BIG tire without narrowing the rear if you work your backspacing correctly.

Gmcfolife · 03-23-2013, 09:32 PM

For some reason it posted more than once. How do I delete them? The rear hanger are 1 1/2"drop shackles and have 4" drop springs for a total of 6 1/2" drop.
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Gmcfolife · 03-23-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

EDIT: BTW, you posted this same thread 3 times, you should go back and delete the other two.

What style drop do you have in the back? Just shackles or a flip? I'm going to flip mine and I figure that's about as much drop as I can get without a C-notch. I bought some 1" lowering shackles I might use if I need just a TINY bit more. Nice job on this BTW.

I was contemplating boxing my frame on the inside and then moving the leafs inboard by remounting the factory brackets from left to right and vice versa on the new boxing plates. This would give TONS of clearance and you could mini-tub the bed (mine's a stepside) and this would allow for a BIG tire without narrowing the rear if you work your backspacing correctly.

Sounds like a good idea.
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03-23-2013, 08:42 PM	#1
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	For all you leaf spring guys I raised my front spring mounts up 2 inches to give me an extra 1" drop. Pretty easy to do and works great. Got the idea from another member but just made it to look alittle more factory. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-23-2013, 08:46 PM	#2
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	For all you leaf spring guys I raised my front spring mounts up 2 inches to give me an extra 1" drop. Pretty easy to do and works great. Got the idea from another member but just made it to look alittle more factory. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by Gmcfolife; 03-23-2013 at 09:00 PM.

03-23-2013, 09:20 PM	#3
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: For all you leaf spring guys is the rear hangers still the same?

03-23-2013, 09:22 PM	#4
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: For all you leaf spring guys Looks good. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

03-23-2013, 09:25 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: For all you leaf spring guys EDIT: BTW, you posted this same thread 3 times, you should go back and delete the other two. What style drop do you have in the back? Just shackles or a flip? I'm going to flip mine and I figure that's about as much drop as I can get without a C-notch. I bought some 1" lowering shackles I might use if I need just a TINY bit more. Nice job on this BTW. I was contemplating boxing my frame on the inside and then moving the leafs inboard by remounting the factory brackets from left to right and vice versa on the new boxing plates. This would give TONS of clearance and you could mini-tub the bed (mine's a stepside) and this would allow for a BIG tire without narrowing the rear if you work your backspacing correctly. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-23-2013, 09:32 PM	#6
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	Re: For all you leaf spring guys For some reason it posted more than once. How do I delete them? The rear hanger are 1 1/2"drop shackles and have 4" drop springs for a total of 6 1/2" drop. Posted via Mobile Device

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