I kept leaf springs and added some air helper springs.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2442517350080251109qamrVM

The weight of my engine/transmission and cab flattens out the leaf springs and then the air helpers bring it back up to ride height.

Here it is with no air
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2324065910080251109mrqkVs

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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