How low can be done with just shackles on leaf springs

[Richard]

Originally Posted by camaney

Thanks I appreciate your input, I only want 3” lowered, I’m going to be searching for the lowering leaf springs, I never thought of that since I only had the coil springs on my trucks

Another option is to have your stock springs de-arched. When I lowered my 94 extended cab I had stock springs de-arched 2" along with the flip kit for almost an 8" drop. I installed assist bags so I could still haul stuff. For this drop I had to do a custom notch in the frame. Because I knew I would return to the stock springs someday, I purchased a pair of springs from a wrecking yard for this purpose. Running my stock rear springs now with 2" blocks to level out the truck. Front is lifted 5" with spindles and 5/8" spring spacers.