i removed 4 out of the original 7 leafs in the rear of my 57 and added shackle extensions and that dropped the rear right at 3 inches.
before
http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/...00/?action=view&current=DSC01242.jpg

after

http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/...00/?action=view&current=DSC01573.jpg

and although i did get a dropped front axle and removed only 1 leaf, you could remove a few leafs from the front and see what you get, although ride quality will suffer.

leonard

1957 Chevy 3100 1/2-Ton
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