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Old 03-26-2006, 12:20 PM   #1
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How to remove overload leaf spring?

I am considering removing the overload spring on my 72 GMC in order to lower the rear of the truck and give it a softer ride. The overload spring is the one on the bottom, correct? How do I go about removing it, and will I need shorter U bolts, or need to do any grinding? Does the overload spring just slip right out of there? Isn't there a tit thing that holds them in place in the center?
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Old 03-26-2006, 12:27 PM   #2
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Re: How to remove overload leaf spring?

When I remove the bottom overload spring form BB it only lowered the truck about 3/4" the thickness of the leaf.
There is a bolt that goes thru the center of all the leafs ,I used the same U bolts but placed a new bolt between the springs .
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