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sneezys72 · 11-03-2005, 03:14 PM

I have a 72 C10 with a leaf rearend. If I dearch the springs, do I have to change the location of the shackle or hanger? What about the shock mount? Also what is the most I can dearch a spring?

67Fleet · 11-03-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sneezys72

I have a 72 C10 with a leaf rearend. If I dearch the springs, do I have to change the location of the shackle or hanger? What about the shock mount? Also what is the most I can dearch a spring?

I'd stay away from de-arching your springs. That ranks right up there with heating coils to make them sag. Not the best way to do things. I'd buy a drop shackle/hanger kit, or buy drop leaves. Check with Early Classic, Classic Performance, or Mcgaughy's.

Primered_69 · 11-03-2005, 05:07 PM

There are no drop shackle/hanger kits for 67-72 trucks.

You can get drop hangers, flip kits, dearched springs or mono leafs.

Dearched are the best bang for your buck and the best choice in my opinion.

11-03-2005, 03:14 PM	#1
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Dearching leafs I have a 72 C10 with a leaf rearend. If I dearch the springs, do I have to change the location of the shackle or hanger? What about the shock mount? Also what is the most I can dearch a spring?

11-03-2005, 05:07 PM	#3
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Dearching leafs There are no drop shackle/hanger kits for 67-72 trucks. You can get drop hangers, flip kits, dearched springs or mono leafs. Dearched are the best bang for your buck and the best choice in my opinion. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)



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