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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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can i turn my leaf springs upside down an make the rear of my truck lower i herd somebody talking about doing would this work
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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It wont work. The arch wont allow it and the smaller springs would then be on top. Now you can remove a leaf like I did my Chevy but it may become bouncy.There should be a real thick heavy looking spring in the stack and that is the one you should keep. Remove the one just prior to that one. Or better yet leave the springs and get drop shackles.
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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well how do i flip the rear or what ever i here yall talk about i want to lower the back so it dont look like I'm slamming on the brakes all the time an i dont really want to spend anymore money on the truck right nowthat motor with the cam an to get it put init's a good good fuc kingpenny know what i mean..it didin sound like it would work anyway to easy... just was checking
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I would just get drop shackles. they are like $50
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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They are talking about putting the rear axle overtop the leaf springs. If you look under the truck you'll see that your rear is under the springs. In most cases you have to remove the spring seat and have it remounted and welded to the bottom. The seat is that flat plate that is welded to the axle on top.
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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it would be alot easier and cheaper to go drop shackles.
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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im goin to try to remove the over load spring an see if that gets it if not ill haul *** down some bumpy roads until it gets warn in
 
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