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03-22-2009, 07:26 PM
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leaf spring help
i have a 70 GMC LWB with leaf springs. i picked up 3 1/2" lowering kit for the front with disc brakes. now i need to lower the rear to match. i dont want to spend a whole lot of money, so what are my options? its either a coil swap or just get lower springs. has anyone done either one of these?
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03-22-2009, 07:44 PM
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Re: leaf spring help
i went with droped leafs 4" drop and 1" shakle i think it all cost around 400.00 with new hardware for the leafs...
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03-22-2009, 07:56 PM
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Re: leaf spring help
Sorry to hop in on your question, but forever71 were those from Early Classic Enterprises, and did it go fairly smooth and also got any pics?
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03-22-2009, 09:49 PM
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Re: leaf spring help
ttt for ya
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03-23-2009, 01:15 AM
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Re: leaf spring help
DJM Suspension makes a rear axle flip kit so the axle sits on top on the leafs. Drops it 5in and can be found on stylintrucks.com for like $175 iirc.
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03-23-2009, 01:31 AM
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Re: leaf spring help
do i need a c notch for that? and how will that affect the ride quality?
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03-23-2009, 01:37 AM
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Re: leaf spring help
i didnt have a single problem with the early classic springs.but i had every thing cleaned up and painted for the install. new u bolts, leafspring nuts and bolts.so everything went right together.havent driven on them yet...ill post up some pics tommorow....
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03-23-2009, 03:20 AM
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Re: leaf spring help
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...owbuck&page=13
Scroll down to post 309. Rokcrln did his own flip kit, but you can see how it is done. I do not see a notch, but read further and see.
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03-23-2009, 09:03 AM
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Re: leaf spring help
I think the kit comes with tthe notch.
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