How low can be done with just shackles on leaf springs

[camaney]

Originally Posted by Richard

A 4" longer shackle will provide a 2" drop. The shackle may interfere with the bed. You can combine with a drop hanger in front of spring. With the 4" shackle a 4" higher front hanger would net a 4" drop. A 2" higher front hanger + a 4" shackle would net 3". Sorry do not have sources for you. Maybe out there with some searching. Easiest IMO is drop springs. You can find them if you look. Also there are several spring manufacturers that will build what you want. With drop springs you must take into account that your stock springs may have sagged over the years. A 4" spring may only net 3", which is what you want. Hope my input is of some help.

Thanks I appreciate your input, I only want 3” lowered, I’m going to be searching for the lowering leaf springs, I never thought of that since I only had the coil springs on my trucks

[Richard]

Originally Posted by camaney

Thanks I appreciate your input, I only want 3” lowered, I’m going to be searching for the lowering leaf springs, I never thought of that since I only had the coil springs on my trucks

Another option is to have your stock springs de-arched. When I lowered my 94 extended cab I had stock springs de-arched 2" along with the flip kit for almost an 8" drop. I installed assist bags so I could still haul stuff. For this drop I had to do a custom notch in the frame. Because I knew I would return to the stock springs someday, I purchased a pair of springs from a wrecking yard for this purpose. Running my stock rear springs now with 2" blocks to level out the truck. Front is lifted 5" with spindles and 5/8" spring spacers.