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REDNOSE65 · 05-01-2010, 11:28 AM

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64GMCHorsepower · 05-01-2010, 12:04 PM

I took out 3 leafs from each set last weekend, and took the drop shackles off....

They were hitting the bed floor, and I did not want to crack the wood I just put in.....

Seems to be ok right now, but I would really like some mono leaf drop springs, but not for $$$ 400.00...........

Vernski · 05-01-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 64GMCHorsepower

I took out 3 leafs from each set last weekend, and took the drop shackles off....

They were hitting the bed floor, and I did not want to crack the wood I just put in.....

Seems to be ok right now, but I would really like some mono leaf drop springs, but not for $$$ 400.00...........

Yeah I looked at the mono springs and the price turned me away too, but as it turned out removing the 3 springs was enough to get a good ride and still have some load capacity left. I didn't put on my dropped shackles I got from CCP for the reason you stated but as the shackles are adjustable in height I may use them latter when I get the front down and see where the stance ends up....Vernski

spr85gmc · 05-02-2010, 09:36 PM

heres mine sorry for the crappy pics. I flipped the rearend with axle perches from summit and a cpp c-notch.

protrash64 · 05-02-2010, 09:52 PM

Looks good spr85gmc

.......how much was the drop in total?? Did you mod your spring pack at all?

spr85gmc · 05-02-2010, 10:29 PM

No mods to the springs at all, and have yet to measure it but it is lower than my girls honda civic in the rear .

protrash64 · 05-02-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

No mods to the springs at all, and have yet to measure it but it is lower than my girls honda civic in the rear .

Makes it fun getting the tires on and off, too.

05-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#51
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Ttt __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

05-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#52
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs I took out 3 leafs from each set last weekend, and took the drop shackles off.... They were hitting the bed floor, and I did not want to crack the wood I just put in..... Seems to be ok right now, but I would really like some mono leaf drop springs, but not for $$$ 400.00........... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

05-02-2010, 09:36 PM	#54
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs heres mine sorry for the crappy pics. I flipped the rearend with axle perches from summit and a cpp c-notch.

05-02-2010, 09:52 PM	#55
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Looks good spr85gmc .......how much was the drop in total?? Did you mod your spring pack at all? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-02-2010, 10:29 PM	#56
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs No mods to the springs at all, and have yet to measure it but it is lower than my girls honda civic in the rear .



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