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special70gmc · 12-29-2002, 06:26 PM

i finally got around to the rear end of the truck today i ran new brake lines dropped the rear end and removed 3 of the 6 leafs from the leaf springs i figure it dropped about 4 inches i got big tires on there now so it doesnt look as good asa id like but its an improvement

o yeah thanks crazy longhorn for answering all my questions

special70gmc · 12-29-2002, 06:28 PM

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special70gmc · 12-29-2002, 06:29 PM

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special70gmc · 12-29-2002, 06:33 PM

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Chevy Punk · 12-29-2002, 10:36 PM

I have the same suspension and I want to do the same. Did you take out the overload leaf? How does it ride and how do you think the load capacity will be? Which leaves did you take out?

lofly'a · 12-29-2002, 10:41 PM

that's a great move to adjust the height, and if you need to increase load capacity, slap in some air bag helper springs. they are setup to bolt to the top of the leaves and work great to improve the ride and capacity.

GloryHound · 12-30-2002, 04:19 PM

Hey three of the four leafs on each side of my truck are broken and that is about the ride height I have!

Hmmmm I bet your method is a little safer though than riding around on broken leafs!!!

special70gmc · 12-30-2002, 07:54 PM

i left the overload in it. also its got no shocks yet and its not on the road so i cant drive it

Chevy Punk · 12-30-2002, 08:56 PM

Do the other springs ride on the overload causing the ride to be rough?

crazy longhorn · 12-30-2002, 09:19 PM

Im runnin 4 leafs on the longhorn......tossed the helper, & 3 leafs. The old truck rides nice......but not a hauler(2 3/4" tween the frame & axle......no bump stops). I also had to add a set of slapper bars to handle the wheel hop. I wouldnt think the helper spring would make it any stiffer , till its loaded.......or hit a mean pothole(I hate potholes, they grow like toadstools in Ill!)

12-29-2002, 06:26 PM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	removed the leafs i finally got around to the rear end of the truck today i ran new brake lines dropped the rear end and removed 3 of the 6 leafs from the leaf springs i figure it dropped about 4 inches i got big tires on there now so it doesnt look as good asa id like but its an improvemento yeah thanks crazy longhorn for answering all my questions Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door Last edited by special70gmc; 12-29-2002 at 06:56 PM.

12-29-2002, 06:28 PM	#2
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	before pic Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-29-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	another Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-29-2002, 06:33 PM	#4
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	last Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-29-2002, 10:41 PM	#6
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	that's a great move to adjust the height, and if you need to increase load capacity, slap in some air bag helper springs. they are setup to bolt to the top of the leaves and work great to improve the ride and capacity. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

12-29-2002, 10:36 PM	#5
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	I have the same suspension and I want to do the same. Did you take out the overload leaf? How does it ride and how do you think the load capacity will be? Which leaves did you take out?

12-30-2002, 04:19 PM	#7
GloryHound Working on a Nova. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ## Posts: 506	Hey three of the four leafs on each side of my truck are broken and that is about the ride height I have! Hmmmm I bet your method is a little safer though than riding around on broken leafs!!!

12-30-2002, 07:54 PM	#8
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i left the overload in it. also its got no shocks yet and its not on the road so i cant drive it __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-30-2002, 08:56 PM	#9
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	Do the other springs ride on the overload causing the ride to be rough?

12-30-2002, 09:19 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Im runnin 4 leafs on the longhorn......tossed the helper, & 3 leafs. The old truck rides nice......but not a hauler(2 3/4" tween the frame & axle......no bump stops). I also had to add a set of slapper bars to handle the wheel hop. I wouldnt think the helper spring would make it any stiffer , till its loaded.......or hit a mean pothole(I hate potholes, they grow like toadstools in Ill!) __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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