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10-02-2014, 12:41 PM
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Dropped Leaf Springs
Right now my '72 C10 has a set of mismatching leaf springs which creates a leaning appearance so I want to get a new set. Has anyone installed a set of 4" drop leaf springs on a 67-72? What I'd like to know is how the ride is compared to stock vs. 4" drop leaf springs. Most of what I've seen on the board are flip kits.
I don't think I want to go as far as a 6" drop as I'd like to steer clear of having to notch the frame. That would mean a flip kit option is out. If I find I want to go lower in the future, I can always get drop shackles. I'm thinking of going with a 2.5/4 drop. However, I did see X2Industries offer 2" drop hangers but they sure are pricey! Along with 2" drop shackles, that'll bring a stock leaf spring to 4" drop. This is the only place I've seen drop hangers for 67-72s. I don't know how these would hold up. Just looking for some .02 cents opinions here. Thanks, Alex
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12-08-2014, 12:42 AM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
Alex, I'm running the ECE 4" springs and the brothers drop shackles. I think it dropped me right around 5". The ride is exactly like stock, I love it. The only problem I've had is when I get about 800 lbs or so in the bed I have bottomed out. I want to go the max I can now and add helper bags for leveling.
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12-08-2014, 12:47 AM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
Alex, I'm running the ECE 4" springs and the brothers drop shackles. I think it dropped me right around 5". The ride is exactly like stock, I love it. The only problem I've had is when I get about 800 lbs or so in the bed I have bottomed out. I want to go the max I can now and add helper bags for leveling.
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Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
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12-26-2014, 04:21 PM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
Thanks, Nick! That definitely helps with my decision.
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12-30-2014, 10:20 PM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
Just lowered a truck on ECE 4 inch drop leafs and 1.5 shackle also from ECE. The ride is nice. The shackle requires you to trim the bed cross brace a little so the leaf spring will clear. Check it out on Instagram. Screen name on there is 54CaddyMac
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12-30-2014, 10:24 PM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
Another picture. Will only let me attach one at a time.
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12-30-2014, 11:01 PM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
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12-31-2014, 12:24 PM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
Wish the truck was mine. It is a customers truck. He doesn't get on here much I think.
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06-06-2017, 09:38 PM
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Re: Dropped Leaf Springs
What size wheels are on the truck, I'm wanting to do the same with ttII 18x10 in rear with 265-50-18 rubber. 5.74 backspace is what I'm working with.
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