I removed my 2 shortest front leafs and got a result similar to yakimabowtie at about 1 1/2" and found the ride a bit smoother. IIRC I used some drill bushings (like thick washers) with the stock U bolts and was a bit surprised that the steering wheel position was different by 90 degrees after removing them.



1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod
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