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how many leaves should i have on thr front of my truck (55 1st 3600)the driver side has ten and passenger side has eight. i want to lower it a little and like to know how many i can remove safely and soften the ride


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1955 1st 3605 Pickup

Springs (standard equipment)
- Front: 8 leaf
- Rear: 2-stage, 7 leaf

Optional Rear Springs (separate option, or with different wheels/tires options): 8 leaf, 2-stage

Others will post opinions about safely removing springs.

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is this a saftey issue? because if it is i just won't do it. yet me know because the rides are mostly for the kids back and forth to the little league games. they're young and they don't mind the step up.


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