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**LEEVON** · 04-20-2013, 08:59 PM

Is this the factory overload leaf (bottom)? Any reason not to remove it when I do the flip kit?

Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-20-2013, 09:14 PM

No it is not.

It's the main spring rest or something. If you remove it your springs will likely break.

**LEEVON** · 04-20-2013, 10:03 PM

I'm 100% positive it won't cause anything to break...removing it will make the only cause the bearing point of the next spring to be on the saddle, or in the case of a flip kit the plate. I think I can get about an extra 1/2" of drop without it.

Just to be sure we're looking at the same thing I'm talking about the bottom leaf (circled).

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-20-2013, 10:05 PM

nothing will break.

Im with you, once its flipped what purpose does it serve?

**LEEVON** · 04-20-2013, 10:09 PM

Come to think of it, there will be absolutely no gain by removing it once the axle is located on top...DOH! Dumb question here...nothing to see!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-20-2013, 11:19 PM

Less weight?
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68Timber · 04-21-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Come to think of it, there will be absolutely no gain by removing it once the axle is located on top...

It'll look a little cleaner. I'd consider it for aesthetics if nothing else if you're not going to tow/haul anything heavy.

04-20-2013, 08:59 PM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Overload leaf? Is this the factory overload leaf (bottom)? Any reason not to remove it when I do the flip kit? Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-20-2013, 09:14 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: Overload leaf? No it is not. It's the main spring rest or something. If you remove it your springs will likely break.

04-20-2013, 10:03 PM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Overload leaf? I'm 100% positive it won't cause anything to break...removing it will make the only cause the bearing point of the next spring to be on the saddle, or in the case of a flip kit the plate. I think I can get about an extra 1/2" of drop without it. Just to be sure we're looking at the same thing I'm talking about the bottom leaf (circled). Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-20-2013, 10:05 PM	#4
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Overload leaf? nothing will break. Im with you, once its flipped what purpose does it serve? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

04-20-2013, 10:09 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Overload leaf? Come to think of it, there will be absolutely no gain by removing it once the axle is located on top...DOH! Dumb question here...nothing to see! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-20-2013, 11:19 PM	#6
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