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Gmcfolife · 03-23-2013, 08:43 PM

I raised my front spring mounts up 2 inches to give me an extra 1" drop. Pretty easy to do and works great. Got the idea from another member but just made it to look alittle more factory.

made2drag · 03-25-2013, 11:39 AM

good idea....did it change your pinion angle alot? any vibrations?

Gmcfolife · 03-25-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

good idea....did it change your pinion angle alot? any vibrations?

Haven't got that far yet. I do have a spacer on my trans mount. Will see if that makes a difference.
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**Stocker** · 03-25-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

good idea....did it change your pinion angle alot?

I agree, it is a good idea. I wouldn't think that a 1" difference in ride height won't cause a significant change in the pinion angle....

made2drag · 03-26-2013, 09:58 AM

the drop was 1 inch but the front of the leafsprings were angled up 2 inches, seems that would be a good bit of degree change but it may not be too much. with the trans spacer, it will probably be dead on though....

Gmcfolife · 03-26-2013, 10:02 AM

I purchased the truck with a flip kit installed and the trans spacer. I now have drop leafs, drop shackles and now the front mount raised. Before it drove fine so I'm hoping it will be the same.
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Davemotohead · 03-26-2013, 10:25 AM

I tried it but got Confused and raised the springs by mistake!

03-23-2013, 08:43 PM	#1
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	For all you leaf spring guys I raised my front spring mounts up 2 inches to give me an extra 1" drop. Pretty easy to do and works great. Got the idea from another member but just made it to look alittle more factory. Attached Images Last edited by Gmcfolife; 03-23-2013 at 08:48 PM.

03-25-2013, 11:39 AM	#2
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: For all you leaf spring guys good idea....did it change your pinion angle alot? any vibrations? __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

03-26-2013, 09:58 AM	#5
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: For all you leaf spring guys the drop was 1 inch but the front of the leafsprings were angled up 2 inches, seems that would be a good bit of degree change but it may not be too much. with the trans spacer, it will probably be dead on though.... __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

03-26-2013, 10:02 AM	#6
Gmcfolife Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santee,CA Posts: 182	Re: For all you leaf spring guys I purchased the truck with a flip kit installed and the trans spacer. I now have drop leafs, drop shackles and now the front mount raised. Before it drove fine so I'm hoping it will be the same. Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2013, 10:25 AM	#7
Davemotohead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: rosamond ca Posts: 130	Re: For all you leaf spring guys I tried it but got Confused and raised the springs by mistake! Attached Images __________________ edited by staff



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