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I want to lower my 1953 Suburban 2"- 3" and soften the ride. I've had a couple of shops tell me to remove 3 springs from the rear and 4 springs from the front. Has anyone done this? How was the ride/

Removing springs from the rear will not lower the truck but should soften it some. In the rear you can use a simple lowering block. In the front I am using a mono leaf which actually makes it handle real nice. Then it is up to a matching gas shock to help the ride.

These guys can make you some springs. Eaton Springs
It would be the more correct and safer way of lowering but, it's a bit expensive. This would get you lower and a nice ride. If you want a 3" drop, you may have to add a 1" lowering block as the springs alone will give you about 2". If you plan on keeping the truck for a while, might be worth it.
Lowering blocks create undue stress on the rear axle. Creates a torquing and twisting effect. I temporarily installed 3" lowering blocks on my Pontiac and it put a HEAVY arch in those old springs. I only drive it once a week and it's got a no torque 239ci. When I install a hopped up 292, I'm definitely getting new springs.