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I followed the advice that I received in an earlier post here at Stovebolt and decided not to remove leaf springs to lower my Suburban and soften the ride. I did a google a couple months ago and thought I found a few companies offering dropped axles. Now I can't find them. I did a search within Stovebolt and there was a post that referenced Patricks for a drop kit for the 53 Chevy pickups. I can't find anything about them. Can anyone here direct me to a couple of companies and their website for dropped axle kits? Has anyone here completed this type of modification? What was the results?

mor-drop can drop your stock axle its about 400$, I cant remember the name f the company that makes one but5 i have the info at home i will right you when i get it

Has any one found another source yet? I have called Mor Drop and only get voice mail. I have left a couple of messages, but no return call.

My '48 defines the phrase "Rides like a truck." At least the seat is high enough that I am almost standing up. But then again, my springs are concave up.

For others that were looking for an answer to the question about a drop axle. I received my December issue of Classic Trucks. Page 36 is an ad for Classic performance parts. They list a new addition to their line of products. A 3" drop straight axle for 1947 - 1959 Chevy trucks . To soften the ride I'll use mono leafs. Good luck to all and thanks for those who responded.

I just got a call from patricks ,my mono leafs will be delivered this week, I will install them on my 51, 3100 next weekend,I will keep you posted on how it all turns out.old navy 51................

Old Navy, Did you replace front and rear? What was the cost?

I bought the kit from patricks. it has monoleafs for the front ,also new shocks for the front, plus new shackle and bushing kit for the front. for the rear they provide a two inch lowering block kit ,complete package, $500.00.he also has mono leafs for the rear at $440.00 a pair. Patricks 1-520-836-1117. old navy 51..................

Hey cool on the Patricks kit.
On the monoleafs AND a drop axle I think you will end up awful low as you would be dropping it like 6 inches that way. You would do either or. People get the drop axle when they decide the monoleaf is not enough drop for them. Here in the Bay Area is a shop that does drop axles on the premises and has for dozens of years. The metal is heated to like 1700 degrees to make the bends I was told once.
If there are lowriders around your area you might have such shops too.