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| | | | Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 21 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 21 | I recently had straight axle lowered 3 inches. Front springs are on back order and cannot reach person that did the axle for advice, so reaching out to you all with experience. Since axle was modified with 3 inch drop, what springs can be used up front? I see that LMC sells a 3 inch lowering spring set, but will that put front end even lower? I dont want truck too low, 3-4 inches ideally. Thanks. '53 3100 truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,751 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,751 | Just IMHO, but using those LMC "lowering springs" is going to drop your front end into the weeds.  You've already achieved a 3" drop with the modified axle, so I'd stick with stock height springs to not lower it any further. I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts/experiences in a bit. 
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 | Which is cheaper? 3" drop on axle or 3" lowering springs?
Which is easier to do? Seems you would get same results. Asking for a friend.
What is the deal with the original springs? If you only want a 3" drop, you accomplished that with the axle work. Go back with standard springs if you need to replace the originals.
JMO
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