Remove spring leaf to lower rear?
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Remove spring leaf to lower rear?
I did a few searches and came up empty. I have an '08 Silverado that I lowerd in the back with a flip kit. What I'm wondering is has anyone removed a spring leaf from the rear spring pack for any reason (further lowering, smooth out the ride, whatever). If so, which spring did you remove (bottom, middle?) and what were the results? I'm looking to smooth out the ride some and don't put much of anything in the bed as far as hauling stuff.
Thanks for any insight ...Larry S.
Thanks for any insight ...Larry S.
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With a flip kit though, removing the overload leaf won't really net you much drop. Since the spring pack is now under the axle, the thickness of the bottom leaf isn't affecting the height of the truck, only the support that the overload leaf offers affects height (which shouldn't be much at all in an unloaded situation).
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With a flip kit though, removing the overload leaf won't really net you much drop. Since the spring pack is now under the axle, the thickness of the bottom leaf isn't affecting the height of the truck, only the support that the overload leaf offers affects height (which shouldn't be much at all in an unloaded situation).
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I'd look at different shocks to smooth the ride out if its too harsh or bouncy, whatever your concern is.
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Pulling the overload (the flat one) wont net any drop at all. It just acts as a support for your leafs if you have a lot of weight in the bed, hence being an overload spring.
I'd look at different shocks to smooth the ride out if its too harsh or bouncy, whatever your concern is.
I'd look at different shocks to smooth the ride out if its too harsh or bouncy, whatever your concern is.
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actually u can take out the middle spring and put a spacer and leave the overload in so u dont get axle wrap or as much wheel hop.. plus u can still tow a lil bit of weight.. and still gives u bout a 3.5 inch drop..