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84slopwaggin · 01-27-2007, 01:58 AM

Sport Lowering Leaf Springs Drop it with these Trick Leaf Springs!
Many trucks can be lowered using new direct bolt on leaf springs. These Sport rated computer engineered leaf springs come complete with bushings and sleeves. No cutting. No welding. Simple bolt on installation with basic hand tools. Priced as a Pair.

Chevy/GM Per Pair
1999-2000 C1500, Reg Cab 2" Drop, Ext Cab 3" Drop $232.95
1999-2000 C1500, Reg Cab 3" Drop, Ext Cab 4" Drop $232.95
1988-98 C1500, Reg Cab 3" Drop, Ext Cab 4" Drop $232.95
1973-87 C10/20/30 4" Drop $298.95
1966-72 C10/20 4" Drop $304.95
1982-99 S-10 3" Drop $157.95
1995-2000 Astro/Safari Van 2" or 3" Drop $176.95

http://www.performancesuspension.com/trucklowering.htm

84 400 · 01-27-2007, 02:13 AM

wow looks like a great idea if the quality is there. That would mean no flip no shackel reversal just bolt on. I will be watching this thread.

hiway · 01-27-2007, 08:42 AM

Cool find! Hey 84, you know the PowerTour ends in Little Rock this year don't you.

84slopwaggin · 01-27-2007, 09:59 AM

Yeah I saw that. I hope the people in charge here make some great plains to show all the visitors a great time when they arrive. I'm surprised they chose to end it in Arkansas. I will be there. Hopefully I can get alot of cool pictures and videos.

82c10 · 01-27-2007, 01:08 PM

yeah, it is fine to use them, they have had lowering leaf springs ever since before i had my truck-2 years at least, so yeah

Slonaker · 01-27-2007, 09:07 PM

Those are what I have on the back of my truck, along with a set of shock relocators. I bought them from that site. No problems with them. It took just a couple of hours for me and a friend to install them.

The only downside is that they lower the carrying capacity of the truck because they have fewer leaves. Y'all let me know if you have any questions.

Slonaker

swb85 · 01-27-2007, 09:21 PM

Slonaker, your truck's stance is perfect in my opinion....what does your suspension setup consist of??

84 400 · 01-27-2007, 10:14 PM

^ x2. These seem like a great option minus the reduced carrying copasity. I might have to look into getting some

Rc 415 · 01-27-2007, 10:20 PM

Instead of buying these isnt it possible to just take out the stock leaf and remove a few of the leafs and put it back in?

82c10 · 01-28-2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rc 415

Instead of buying these isnt it possible to just take out the stock leaf and remove a few of the leafs and put it back in?

yes, that also lowers the carrying capacity more though

84slopwaggin · 01-28-2007, 01:20 AM

So, Slonaker how low is that in the rear? Did you also do the drop shackles and hangers? It looks easier to just do the springs and not the hangers and shackles.

Slonaker · 01-28-2007, 08:58 PM

Mine is 2.5/4. I used 2.5" Western Chassis drop spindles in the front with new stock springs. The rear is a 4" drop using just the drop leaves. That's it. I like the look of a lower truck, but I don't want to go too low since I drive this one daily.

I suspect you could do pretty much the same thing by removing leaves. I chose to do it this way because the amount of drop was predictable, and you end up with all new parts. Plus i didn't want to fight the rivets on the shackles and hangers.

Slonaker

01-27-2007, 01:58 AM	#1
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Are These Any Good For Lowering Sport Lowering Leaf Springs Drop it with these Trick Leaf Springs! Many trucks can be lowered using new direct bolt on leaf springs. These Sport rated computer engineered leaf springs come complete with bushings and sleeves. No cutting. No welding. Simple bolt on installation with basic hand tools. Priced as a Pair. Chevy/GM Per Pair 1999-2000 C1500, Reg Cab 2" Drop, Ext Cab 3" Drop $232.95 1999-2000 C1500, Reg Cab 3" Drop, Ext Cab 4" Drop $232.95 1988-98 C1500, Reg Cab 3" Drop, Ext Cab 4" Drop $232.95 1973-87 C10/20/30 4" Drop $298.95 1966-72 C10/20 4" Drop $304.95 1982-99 S-10 3" Drop $157.95 1995-2000 Astro/Safari Van 2" or 3" Drop $176.95 http://www.performancesuspension.com/trucklowering.htm

01-27-2007, 02:13 AM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering wow looks like a great idea if the quality is there. That would mean no flip no shackel reversal just bolt on. I will be watching this thread. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-27-2007, 08:42 AM	#3
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering Cool find! Hey 84, you know the PowerTour ends in Little Rock this year don't you. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

01-27-2007, 09:59 AM	#4
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering Yeah I saw that. I hope the people in charge here make some great plains to show all the visitors a great time when they arrive. I'm surprised they chose to end it in Arkansas. I will be there. Hopefully I can get alot of cool pictures and videos.

01-27-2007, 01:08 PM	#5
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering yeah, it is fine to use them, they have had lowering leaf springs ever since before i had my truck-2 years at least, so yeah __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

01-27-2007, 09:07 PM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering Those are what I have on the back of my truck, along with a set of shock relocators. I bought them from that site. No problems with them. It took just a couple of hours for me and a friend to install them. The only downside is that they lower the carrying capacity of the truck because they have fewer leaves. Y'all let me know if you have any questions. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-27-2007, 09:21 PM	#7
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering Slonaker, your truck's stance is perfect in my opinion....what does your suspension setup consist of?? __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

01-27-2007, 10:14 PM	#8
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering ^ x2. These seem like a great option minus the reduced carrying copasity. I might have to look into getting some __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-27-2007, 10:20 PM	#9
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering Instead of buying these isnt it possible to just take out the stock leaf and remove a few of the leafs and put it back in?

01-28-2007, 01:20 AM	#11
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering So, Slonaker how low is that in the rear? Did you also do the drop shackles and hangers? It looks easier to just do the springs and not the hangers and shackles.

01-28-2007, 08:58 PM	#12
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Are These Any Good For Lowering Mine is 2.5/4. I used 2.5" Western Chassis drop spindles in the front with new stock springs. The rear is a 4" drop using just the drop leaves. That's it. I like the look of a lower truck, but I don't want to go too low since I drive this one daily. I suspect you could do pretty much the same thing by removing leaves. I chose to do it this way because the amount of drop was predictable, and you end up with all new parts. Plus i didn't want to fight the rivets on the shackles and hangers. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado



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