My '49 - 3100 has the stock leaves with a 3" dropped axle. It doesn't ride like a Cad, but its not bad. I put teflon strips between every leaf & ground the ends of the leafs so they didn't dig in. I have gas shicks in the front. It halped alot.


1949 chev 3100 3 window. 350hp/327/m21 4 spd, 12 bolt rear, power brakes, 3" dropped axle from Sid's. Disc brakes next.