56 F100 rear suspension swap
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If it's good I'd keep the nine inch too. You can lower it some by removing spring leaves if you don't haul anything heavy. You can get by with about 4 on each side. That will lower it some. If you need more you can move the axle above the springs but that will require a C-notch to get more clearance. Another option would be to use softer springs from another vehicle. I used rear springs from my 87 Chrysler 5th Avenue suspension donor and was able to install the rear end above the spring without a C-notch. You need at least three inches of suspension travel back there. If you keep the stock springs you can make your own C-notch without buying a kit if money is an issue. There is really nothing else in the bone yard that will be as good as the nine inch you have...
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