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| | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 37 | How many leafs should I remove from 1949 to soften up the ride a little bit, there are eight now and I removed three and it still seems pretty stiff although I have not driven it yet ( still under construction ) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | How do you know you need to soften the ride if the rig is still under construction? I would hold and get it on the road first.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,219 | On mine I removed every other one starting with the third leaf from the top. You need to leave the two longest ones for safety. The best thing I did for the ride on my truck was add teflon liner between each leaf, front and back. | | |
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