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| | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 | What is the best way to lower the rear without causing a harsher ride? I put in lowering blocks and it seem the ride is much stiffer, any suggestions? | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 236 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2015 Posts: 236 | You might find some help with these folks or just looking at there tech help will give a bit more understanding of things. https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/wp-content/uploads/st101.pdf
Baking in the nice desert sun, breathing life back into a 48 3800 5 window.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I had my springs rebuilt, lowering blocks and installed tube shocks all the way around. Also radial tires, front sway bar, every little bit helps. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 | Thanks, great site to start with. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 | Thanks, I put on adjustable shocks on rear, But rebuilding the springs might be the answer, maybe removing a leaf or two, or reversing the eye bushings. Nice truck and great story, something alluring about these art deco beauty queens always makes me smile. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 | take a couple of leaves out of the springs...it will soften up the ride for you with the lowering blocks......did it on my 46 and it rides fine | | |
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