Drop leaf spring ?

[Blue97]

Ive got a 97 Silverado and I want to do a drop on it, ( thinking a 2/4 ) I was wondering how these drop leafs work. I have asked on other forums but never really got any solid answers. Im concerned with axle wrap or am I just over thinking these springs? My truck is a ext cab so I know there is a lil more weight to it and I don't want it to ride like a waterbed if you know what I mean ( sloppy) . I know Belltech and Western Chassis offers drop leafs not sure who is better though...

I know I can do shackles and hangers but if I use drop springs and want more rear drop I will just use lowering shackles only because I don't want a 4/6 drop. Don't know if that makes any sense but I want a decent sidewall because our roads are bad here and Im gonna run 20's

This is a quick pic of what I want to lower, I would appreciate any info on the drop springs on how they perform or what to expect ride wise Thank you.

[panhandler62]

It's just my opinion, but I think a flip kit is a better idea if you don't want to loose load capacity and spring torsion.

I can't say if those products impact that or not for sure.

[Blue97]

Originally Posted by panhandler62

It's just my opinion, but I think a flip kit is a better idea .

I agree and easier imo. But im gonna be running a 20x10" wheel outback with only 5.5 BS

So I don't think I will tuck and like I mentioned I wanted atleast a 45 series tire minimum ( bad roads here )

Might just have to go with a hanger/shackle...................

Forgot to mention this truck does not haul or tow anything, its my DD and that is all it will do.

[Tx Firefighter]

Belltech four inch drop leafs.



Belltech four inch drop leafs with two inch drop shackle added.



I had no complaints. Rode well and carried weight just fine. I got them from Amazon for like 260 for the pair. Cheapest place I could find them.

[Blue97]

Dayum I need to check amazon lol looks good . Did you ever experience axle wrap or anything funky like that ?

[Tx Firefighter]

Like I said, no complaints. Easy install to get a 4 inch drop and they rode well. I haul a lot of motorcycles in the bed and never had carrying capacity issues.

[Blue97]

cool thanks man.

[lowridergmc]

i am also running 4" leaf springs.have had them for 13 years now.rides great.i have the 4" leafs,2"hanger and 2"shackle and a notch.

[Blue97]

Originally Posted by lowridergmc

i am also running 4" leaf springs.have had them for 13 years now.rides great.i have the 4" leafs,2"hanger and 2"shackle and a notch.

Dayum , you must be in da weeds lol..

This is making me feel better about the drop leafs