casey,
i once used a "U" bracket kit like this to lower an early 70's chevy full sixe truck.

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/Fall2003/Installing_a_34inch_DJM_Suspension_Drop.htm

this style is super easy, leaving the factory pad welded to the housing, and the "U" bracket allowing you to put the housing on top of the leafs. you even utilize the factory u bolts.
i know this article is for a frod ranger, but its the same for any type leaf set up.
maybe you could even fab up your own brackets.

leonard

1957 Chevy 3100 1/2-Ton
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