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Old 01-13-2025, 08:49 PM   #15
BlueyC10
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Re: Lowering a '69 leaf spring C10

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Originally Posted by MDPotter View Post
Posting here for anyone else that is looking for info on lowering a leaf spring truck.

Mine is a 68 GMC C15 and it had the HD rear leaf setup - a total of 8 leafs. I bought the 4" drop leaves from Western Chassis (through Summit) and ended up with just over 3" of drop. All I can guess is that my factory springs had sagged a little bit over time. I was expecting more than 4" of drop because the leaf pack is so much slimmer than the HD leaf pack, but not the case. I could use more drop, maybe the flip kit is what I needed but it would require a c-notch in my opinion. I put the shocks back in the stock position and it's not too extreme. The measurement between top of the axle tube and the underside of the frame is 4.15", where I was 7.25" with the stock springs and shackles.

I have a set of small tires on this truck right now (26"), so keep that in mind. I cut 1 full coil off the factory front springs and probably dropped about 2".

Also, don't forget to order u-bolts because they do rot away over time, even in drier climates.

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How wide are the leafs ?
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