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Old 07-12-2008, 10:33 PM   #26
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Re: Lowering A Leafspring 69 2wd Shortbed

has anybody used a 2" shackle on a stepside and does it hit the bed
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:58 PM   #27
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Re: Lowering A Leafspring 69 2wd Shortbed

so has anybody use the 2" drop shackles on a stepside and did it hit the bottom of the bed and does auto zone .advance,or napa sell leafspring u bolts to fit a 2.25 leaf spring
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Old 07-13-2008, 10:35 AM   #28
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Re: Lowering A Leafspring 69 2wd Shortbed

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My 68 GMC shortbed came with 8. The guy I bought it from told me that his dad ordered it with heavy duty springs because it was a farm truck. He used to haul feed sacks with it for his cattle. According to him, they used to load it up with 50lbs sacks even with the top of the cab... I don't think I'll be doing that...

The shortest one is on top on this pic.

trust me, it don't work to well unless you rebuild the axle.
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Old 07-20-2008, 05:26 PM   #29
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Re: Lowering A Leafspring 69 2wd Shortbed

Any updates on this.....?
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:27 PM   #30
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Re: Lowering A Leafspring 69 2wd Shortbed

Just Finish Lowering The Rear Of My Truck I Used The 2" Lowering Shackles And Remove The 3 Lower Leaf From My 8 Leaf Pack .the Height Was 6"from The Top Of The Wheel To The Fender Now Its 3"
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:35 AM   #31
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Re: Lowering A Leafspring 69 2wd Shortbed

Can you post some before and after pictures?
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