87 SWB lowered rear leafs recommend - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JAG66 · 10-20-2011, 11:01 PM

Planning to lower my stock 87 SWB running 8" stock ralleys 3/4. I will be using spindles in front.
Western Chassis offers lowering leaf springs. Anyone with any experience using the lowering leaf springs and any disadvantages?

SCOTI · 10-21-2011, 12:04 AM

4" spring only drop might compromise cargo/hauling capacity (important for those who intend to use their truck as a truck).

Have you considered shackles & hangers? I think I'd do them for 4" of drop & stick w/the stock springs if you're ok w/the current ride quality.

JAG66 · 10-21-2011, 08:57 AM

Anyone with any experience using the drop leafs? And how is the ride quality?
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Zylone · 10-21-2011, 11:28 AM

I just got a set of these in yesterday as a matter of fact. Still waiting on the 2.5 spindles from them, they are on back order.

I will post up when I have them installed though!

**texassquarebodies** · 10-23-2011, 03:42 PM

Go with the shackle/hanger combo for 4". Same hauling capacity and cheaper too!

10-20-2011, 11:01 PM	#1
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	87 SWB lowered rear leafs recommend Planning to lower my stock 87 SWB running 8" stock ralleys 3/4. I will be using spindles in front. Western Chassis offers lowering leaf springs. Anyone with any experience using the lowering leaf springs and any disadvantages?

10-21-2011, 12:04 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: 87 SWB lowered rear leafs recommend 4" spring only drop might compromise cargo/hauling capacity (important for those who intend to use their truck as a truck). Have you considered shackles & hangers? I think I'd do them for 4" of drop & stick w/the stock springs if you're ok w/the current ride quality. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-21-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: 87 SWB lowered rear leafs recommend Anyone with any experience using the drop leafs? And how is the ride quality? Posted via Mobile Device

10-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#4
Zylone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx. Posts: 74	Re: 87 SWB lowered rear leafs recommend I just got a set of these in yesterday as a matter of fact. Still waiting on the 2.5 spindles from them, they are on back order. I will post up when I have them installed though! __________________ 84 SWB C10 Project

10-23-2011, 03:42 PM	#5
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: 87 SWB lowered rear leafs recommend Go with the shackle/hanger combo for 4". Same hauling capacity and cheaper too! __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies



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