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sanford66 · 04-03-2010, 02:12 AM

My 68 1/2 ton longbed is sitting on a 72 frame with rear leaf springs. My question is can i remove all of the leafs exept the mainleaf to lower the back of the truck, or am i asking for trouble?? I'm trying to see what my options are. I'm thinking about using the main leaf and some lowering shackles. I'm trying to do this on the cheap, don't really want to spend $400 or more on a pair of lowered leaf springs! What have you other guys runnin leafs done? any thoughts good or bad would be a big help! Thanks, Joseph

tommyd241 · 04-03-2010, 02:21 AM

Yeah, you can remove some leaf springs to lower it. I can't really tell you how many because I'm new this stuff myself. Some other cheap options would be shackles and/or a flip kit.

72swb_327stroker_? · 04-03-2010, 02:24 AM

flip kit is the way to go with leafs

cdowns · 04-03-2010, 07:10 AM

the more leafs you remove the softer the ride . i'd think with one leaf it'd sag like crazy and b a mush machine taildragger when that leaf breaks it'll be fun

04-03-2010, 02:12 AM	#1
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Rear leaf spring Question My 68 1/2 ton longbed is sitting on a 72 frame with rear leaf springs. My question is can i remove all of the leafs exept the mainleaf to lower the back of the truck, or am i asking for trouble?? I'm trying to see what my options are. I'm thinking about using the main leaf and some lowering shackles. I'm trying to do this on the cheap, don't really want to spend $400 or more on a pair of lowered leaf springs! What have you other guys runnin leafs done? any thoughts good or bad would be a big help! Thanks, Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

04-03-2010, 02:21 AM	#2
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Rear leaf spring Question Yeah, you can remove some leaf springs to lower it. I can't really tell you how many because I'm new this stuff myself. Some other cheap options would be shackles and/or a flip kit. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-03-2010, 02:24 AM	#3
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Rear leaf spring Question flip kit is the way to go with leafs __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

04-03-2010, 07:10 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rear leaf spring Question the more leafs you remove the softer the ride . i'd think with one leaf it'd sag like crazy and b a mush machine taildragger when that leaf breaks it'll be fun __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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