5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**cag** · 03-14-2026, 06:50 AM

anyone done this??

**MS66** · 03-14-2026, 07:07 AM

They make leaf spring trucks?

**Palf70Step** · 03-14-2026, 07:28 AM

It can be done. Axle flip and maybe a 1 or 2 inch block. But you'll need to do a C-notch to the frame. for clearance

**lolife99** · 03-14-2026, 11:08 AM

Axle flip alone on a leaf spring truck will get the back really low. Probably more than 7” drop.

**WorldsCrappiestTruck** · 03-14-2026, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Axle flip alone on a leaf spring truck will get the back really low. Probably more than 7” drop.

This. I’m not sure how low I’ll be once the bed and sheet metal is back on, but I was really surprised how low it went with just the flip. Definitely requires a c-notch of some kind

ullose272 · 03-23-2026, 01:54 PM

i have dearched springs and shackles and im sitting probably 6" lower in the rear. ill likely do a flip kit in the future to get another inch

Mike C · 03-23-2026, 10:58 PM

My ‘69 short step is 4.5”/7” drop. The DJM flip actually lowered the rear 7 1/4” over stock. My truck has the HD rear leaf so that might change the total amount slightly due to spring pack thickness.

I have ECE 2 1/2” spindles and their 2” small block spring in the front. I am quite pleased with it. I have not notched it but did use small urethane bumps on the rails that I believe came in the kit.

I’m running 17” zero offset wheels. 17x8 in front ( 4.5” bs) and 17x9” in the rear (5” bs).

**cag** · 03-24-2026, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

My ‘69 short step is 4.5”/7” drop. The DJM flip actually lowered the rear 7 1/4” over stock. My truck has the HD rear leaf so that might change the total amount slightly due to spring pack thickness.

I have ECE 2 1/2” spindles and their 2” small block spring in the front. I am quite pleased with it. I have not notched it but did use small urethane bumps on the rails that I believe came in the kit.

I’m running 17” zero offset wheels. 17x8 in front ( 4.5” bs) and 17x9” in the rear (5” bs).

any pics of truck and rims??

ece spindles??

Mike C · 03-27-2026, 12:43 AM

I don’t have any photo hosting anymore and it seems all my previous pics are gone. I’ll see if I can directly upload here or not.

SCOTI · 03-31-2026, 04:10 PM

Leaf-spring pack thickness + 1/2 the axle tube O.D. will typically tell you the amount of drop to expect.

03-14-2026, 06:50 AM	#1
cag Active Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: winneconne, wisco Posts: 185	5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? anyone done this??

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MS66 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florence, MS. Posts: 246	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? They make leaf spring trucks?

03-14-2026, 07:28 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? It can be done. Axle flip and maybe a 1 or 2 inch block. But you'll need to do a C-notch to the frame. for clearance __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-14-2026, 11:08 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,739	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? Axle flip alone on a leaf spring truck will get the back really low. Probably more than 7” drop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-23-2026, 01:54 PM	#6
ullose272 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 95	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? i have dearched springs and shackles and im sitting probably 6" lower in the rear. ill likely do a flip kit in the future to get another inch

03-23-2026, 10:58 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,788	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? My ‘69 short step is 4.5”/7” drop. The DJM flip actually lowered the rear 7 1/4” over stock. My truck has the HD rear leaf so that might change the total amount slightly due to spring pack thickness. I have ECE 2 1/2” spindles and their 2” small block spring in the front. I am quite pleased with it. I have not notched it but did use small urethane bumps on the rails that I believe came in the kit. I’m running 17” zero offset wheels. 17x8 in front ( 4.5” bs) and 17x9” in the rear (5” bs). __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-27-2026, 12:43 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,788	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? I don’t have any photo hosting anymore and it seems all my previous pics are gone. I’ll see if I can directly upload here or not. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-31-2026, 04:10 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,567	Re: 5/7 drop on a leaf spring truck?? Leaf-spring pack thickness + 1/2 the axle tube O.D. will typically tell you the amount of drop to expect. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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