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Old 06-19-2011, 10:22 AM   #1
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Leaf spring lowering

So I'm looking to lower my rear end by removing some springs.... So what springs did you move and how much drop did it give you... How does it ride...

I have 2.5 drop spindles up front and shackles in the back... I can drop it 1in more but looking for. 2 or 3 more in.s

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Re: Leaf spring lowering

If your not going to flip the rear, you have a couple of options. You can remove the bottom overload leaf and gain about 3/4" drop. I don't care for removing more springs than that, but there are those that do.
I would rather see you raise the front spring hanger, or use a Burb front hanger for another 15.5-2" drop. My personal preference is do a flip kit and a C-notch, but I sense thats not what you are after.
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Re: Leaf spring lowering

If your not going to flip the rear, you have a couple of options. You can remove the bottom overload leaf and gain about 3/4" drop. I don't care for removing more springs than that, but there are those that do.
I would rather see you raise the front spring hanger, or use a Burb front hanger for another 1.5-2" drop. My personal preference is do a flip kit and a C-notch, but I sense thats not what you are after.
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