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72shadetree · 04-14-2005, 02:13 AM

the 72 has hd leafs in rear.how much drop would i get if i flipped the rear onto the top of springs.

or would i be better to remove some of the leafs its 6/7 on each side.

im looking for 3 to4 in drop in rear.thanks

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2005, 06:20 PM

while not kowing for certian...I am thinking you'd get about a 4 or 5 inch drop. A C notch may bee needed, but you could use lifting shackels in the back of the leaf to waise it back up enough to clear the frame.
Crazy longhorn has done it like this if memory serves.

Either way....TTT

72shadetree · 04-14-2005, 10:37 PM

ok thanks

04-14-2005, 02:13 AM	#1
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	rearend help the 72 has hd leafs in rear.how much drop would i get if i flipped the rear onto the top of springs. or would i be better to remove some of the leafs its 6/7 on each side. im looking for 3 to4 in drop in rear.thanks __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

04-14-2005, 10:37 PM	#3
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	ok thanks __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

04-14-2005, 06:20 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	while not kowing for certian...I am thinking you'd get about a 4 or 5 inch drop. A C notch may bee needed, but you could use lifting shackels in the back of the leaf to waise it back up enough to clear the frame. Crazy longhorn has done it like this if memory serves. Either way....TTT



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