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Old 12-21-2007, 10:45 PM   #1
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lowered leaf springs?

anyone running these ? lookin to lower my truck 86 1/2 ton sometime in the near future and this is all new to me. so any input would be great! was thinking 3 inch drop spindles in front and maybe the leaf spring 5 inch in rear? what other changes can i expect to get into shock change etc.. thanks in advance for your help! brothers sells these! Finally, a way to lower the rear of your factory leaf spring truck. These lowered rear leaf springs are designed especially for the 1973-87 Chevy and GMC trucks. These are not de-arched multi leaf sets. They are sold in pairs and are available in 2", 3", 4" and 5" increments. These are oversized and have an extra shipping charge of $45.
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Old 12-22-2007, 06:27 AM   #2
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Re: lowered leaf springs?

I think Slonaker is running 4" dropped leafs
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Old 12-22-2007, 11:38 AM   #3
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Re: lowered leaf springs?

I didn't know anyone sold them anymore. If you can get them, they are a good alternative to cutting the bed support if you opt for the cheaper shackles.
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Old 12-22-2007, 07:12 PM   #4
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Re: lowered leaf springs?

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=LRL7356
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Old 12-23-2007, 12:45 PM   #5
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Re: lowered leaf springs?

I am running 3" leafs in the back with shackles and hangers. Made sense to me because my leaf springs were wore out anyway. I didn't see the sense in putting new stock leafs, then flipping it. I think that you lose any ability to haul anything heavy, but not an issue for my truck. Overall, I have been very happy with mine, and it was an easy swap. Bought all of mine at performance suspension components. Best of luck.
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