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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 31 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 31 | I am still working on the power steering possibility but am also trying to get some information on trying to lower the rear of my 58' by using a set of 2" drop shackles that I picked up from CPP. I would like to lower an additional 1"-2" by removing one or two leaf springs from the bundle. Anyone have an idea of how to get the additional drop or which leaf, leaves to remove from the bundle? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Lowering blocks won't work on a '58, the spring is on the top of the axle, rather than below like the AD body trucks.
You might want to see how it sits with the shackle kit alone before you take out any leaves.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 | Get new spring perches and move the springs to the bottom of the axle. This will give you about a 4" drop. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | If you just take the shortest 2 leafs out (the ones closest to the axle) you'll get the drop of the thickness of the springs, plus a little more due to spring sag. Should be pretty close to what you want. | | |
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