I pulled out 3 or 4 leaves on my 55 rear,Lowered it about 3 in.Ride is OK.I have since purchased a new setup for the rear,new 5 leaf springs,mounts shocks,perches,etc.Will install it this winter.My rearend sits below the springs so lowering blocks were not an option.When I install the new setup I will put the rear on top of the springs. If you are looking for a lower stance,great handling and good ride,either sub frame it or go with an M2 frontend.I put the TCI M2 frontend in mine.