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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 03:21 PM
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leaf springs question

hello all- Does anyone know how may leaf springs I actually need in the rear? Was thinking about removing one or 2 to help lower it some more. Currently there are 4 springs total. I've done the DJM kit with shackles and thought maybe removing a few leafs would level it out. I do not haul anything at all in the truck and don't intend to. It's literally just a weekend cruiser.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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hello all- Does anyone know how may leaf springs I actually need in the rear? Was thinking about removing one or 2 to help lower it some more. Currently there are 4 springs total. I've done the DJM kit with shackles and thought maybe removing a few leafs would level it out. I do not haul anything at all in the truck and don't intend to. It's literally just a weekend cruiser.
Please, when asking questions, list ALL the pertinent info.

In this case: Year, series, 2WD or 4WD
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 03:38 PM
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My apologies. I know better than that. 1975 F100 2wd short bed.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 03:47 PM
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My apologies. I know better than that. 1975 F100 2wd short bed.
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 09:55 PM
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It's free to try....I would try it.

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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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Thanks. I was hoping someone could share if they've had experience doing so. Based on the info that Numberdummy posted on the weight capacity of each, I don't think that part would be any issue at all. I was more looking to see if someone has actually done this and gotten the lowered results.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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How did you lower the rear? shackles and hangers. Or flip the springs with a notch?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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You have 4 including the overload?

In that case I'd only want to pull out maybe one more.

You will have a softer ride and less weight carrying capacity, but the truck won't sit much lower. Maybe an inch or so.


Best way to lower it is with shackles, and/or an axle flip. Depending on how low you're trying to go.
 
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