Then sounds like removing a few springs would help the ride, and only slightly lower the truck.

Remember that these old trucks never did ride extremely smooth. I just accepted that and drove my 1 ton truck for what it is. I eventually had new springs made a little heavier then factory, It rides nice, but still like a truck.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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