Lowering Longhorn

[conman]

What is the best way to lower the back of a 72 longhorn with leaf springs. I believe they have 1 ton leaf springs. I'm thinking taking out a couple of leafs and the block, but not sure. 3 to 4 inches of drop is what I'm after. I'll then lower the front about 2 inches.

[Longhorn Man]

blocks will raise it, you'll need to fab a flip kit to place the rear on top of the springs.
You could swap it all out for 1/2 ton stuff and go from there like 69longhorn did...
where's he been anyways?

[conman]

If I fabricate something for the axle swap, what is it I'll be looking too fabricate? I was hoping I could use the same parts just rearranged somehow. I prefer not to go 1/2 ton so I won't lose my hauling ability. I love my 70cst 1/2 ton but it will not carry much of a load (coils). The longhorn is the way to go.

[REPO1]

I would pull one leaf out, then maybe use some drop shackles. That should give you upwards of 3" of drop in the rear.

I also seen an ad in a magazine on some company selling drop spindles for our 3/4 tons.

[Longhorn Man]

As soon as you drop it, you will loose plenty of hauling ability, onless you put in air bags.

[orange72]

im not gonna be good at describing all this cause im not sure what it is all called but here it goes. when fabbing a flip kit all you need to come up with is a braket that holds your axle. its just a little u-bracket that is flat on the bottom and comes up on each side of the axle and stickes in the bottom of your axle saddle. its purpose is to just hold your alxle still. it also needs to be longer on one side so it can correct your pinion angle. i believe your factory u-bolts will work so i believe thats all there is. i hope you understand this and if not maybe somebody who knows what everything is called can help you. good luck. lata.