Removing overload springs. Should I do it? Anyone have experience with removing them or how it effects performance? I wanna pull them off a 2000 silverado.

 

You'll need to install some sort of traction bar setup to eliminate wheel hop induced by spring wrap after removing the overloads. Many have done it, including myself. There are a few different options out there for your truck.

 

im debating taking mine out so i can get the back of my truck down a little more, but gotta get custom u bolts as i already have my blocks out

not sure if its worth the hassle being i tow a boat during summer time

 

If you put helper bags on to act as overloads I don't see a problem towing.

 

Problem is finding a helper bag thats small enough, prob have to make something custom

 

I have them off but a traction bar is a must because the wheel hop/axel wrap

 

unless he's lowerd a crap ton, hellwig makes a nice bolt in helper kit that should fit just fine.

 

Do I need different U-bolts? Ask that's done is, 2" drop shackles so far.

 

i took blocks out but i had to put spacers on my current shackles as i was out of thread if i go anymore i have to get different ubolts

 

I installed 2 inch hangers,2 inch shackles and pulled overload in rear to achieve a 5 inch drop. I had to put washers on top of the nuts cause I didnt have enough thread and worked out fine. I have Belltech Street performance shocks on rear and it rides great.Truck is a 2000 GMC regular cab.