New stock Front Leaf Picture?

[tsmith8]

Does anyone have a picture of a new(er) set of front leaf spring installed on a 55-59 truck?

I am looking at my truck and trying to figure out what i want to do in regards to the suspension this winter and thought i might install lowering springs. Best i can purchase is 3" lowering in the front.

I wanted to look at a pic to compare to my current set to see how much it is actually going to make a difference. Not sure how much mine have already sagged with age.

If mine have sagged 1" in last 60 years then with the 3" lowering springs i would really only get about 2" drop.

[Foot Stomper]

You're math is correct in that if it's down an inch now, a new lowered spring pack would only be 2" lower.

Check Kijiji for an ad in Ontario for a 3" lowering I beam. He seems to have them figured out for sure. This option will give you another 3" drop with your existing springs and all your factory bits bolt on.

I have a 59 that has stock suspension so if you want some specific pictures, I can help out.

[tsmith8]

Thank you. Is it possible you could post a picture similar to this one?
As you can see there is little to no arch on these springs. Thanks again, appreciated.

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

You're math is correct in that if it's down an inch now, a new lowered spring pack would only be 2" lower.

Check Kijiji for an ad in Ontario for a 3" lowering I beam. He seems to have them figured out for sure. This option will give you another 3" drop with your existing springs and all your factory bits bolt on.

I have a 59 that has stock suspension so if you want some specific pictures, I can help out.

[Foot Stomper]

Passenger side. Hope this helps.

[tsmith8]

Yes that does help. If i had to guess i would say we have about 3/4"-1" difference.

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by tsmith8

Yes that does help. If i had to guess i would say we have about 3/4"-1" difference.

Don't guess, measure from bottom side of frame to top of leaf pack, directly above the axle. I measured mne at exacty 5".

[tsmith8]

I measured both sides. I have 3 3/4”. Bottome side of frame to top of leaf pack. So I have a difference of 1 1/4”.

A three inch drop spring will only give me a difference of 1 3/4” lower.

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

Don't guess, measure from bottom side of frame to top of leaf pack, directly above the axle. I measured mne at exacty 5".

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[Foot Stomper]

Unless you buy the 3" drop spindle from Captain Hairless.

[Foot Stomper]

Here's the Kijiji ad.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-p...ationFlag=true

[nail pounder]

My old springs we're pretty flat too, so I did a 3" drop axel, new King pins, tie rods and drag link. Pulled 4 leaves out of the rear and added drop shackles.

[tsmith8]

Did you have to modify anything when installing the three inch drop axle? Did you replace the front leaf springs at the same time?

Originally Posted by nail pounder

My old springs we're pretty flat too, so I did a 3" drop axel, new King pins, tie rods and drag link. Pulled 4 leaves out of the rear and added drop shackles.

[nail pounder]

Originally Posted by tsmith8

Did you have to modify anything when installing the three inch drop axle? Did you replace the front leaf springs at the same time?

I did not modify anything and I used the existing old flat leaf springs. If I go any lower I would need to bend the steering arm for the drag link to clear the axle at full left lock. I used Sid's drop axle. He does modify the tie rod connection to come up rather than down so the tie rods won't interfere with the leaf springs. I also had him install new King pins. I mailed my axle to him, he mailed it back 3 weeks later and I bolted it in after work on two afternoons.

[nail pounder]

I replaced u bolts and added 4 degree shims per Sid's instructions.