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Rear suspension 46 pickup #1109206 06/20/2015 5:03 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 United States S Steve McAboy New Guy
Steve McAboy New Guy S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 United States	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?

Re: Rear suspension 46 pickup Steve McAboy #1109223 06/20/2015 7:58 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 236 SW Arizona 4 48 Yuma Rebel Shop Shark
48 Yuma Rebel Shop Shark 4 Joined: May 2015 Posts: 236 SW Arizona	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.

Re: Rear suspension 46 pickup Steve McAboy #1109750 06/23/2015 8:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 Turlock, CA J JiMerit Boltr#43 'Bolter
JiMerit Boltr#43 'Bolter J Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 Turlock, CA	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. It's easier to get forgiveness than permission! 1946 1/2-Ton Chevy 1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed

Re: Rear suspension 46 pickup 48 Yuma Rebel #1109908 06/24/2015 4:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 United States S Steve McAboy New Guy
Steve McAboy New Guy S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 United States	Thanks, great site to start with.

Re: Rear suspension 46 pickup JiMerit Boltr#43 #1109910 06/24/2015 4:09 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 United States S Steve McAboy New Guy
Steve McAboy New Guy S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 11 United States	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.

Re: Rear suspension 46 pickup Steve McAboy #1116493 07/30/2015 8:48 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Pennsylvania H hoozat Shop Shark
hoozat Shop Shark H Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Pennsylvania	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 http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu14/kurtdh519/002-1.jpg

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