After doing a 2/4 drop I'm now thinking I want to go lower, not much just another 1". Currently I have 2" drop spindles and 4" hangers/shackles. I found a set of '01 Lightning coils that should lower me another 1" - 1.5". Trying to find a set of L leafs, but having no luck yet. Anyone know of aftermarket stock leaf replacements for Lightnings? or someone who makes a 1" lowering leaf spring?

Would a 5 - 5.5" rear drop require me to notch the frame or will it be fine as is?

 

You could also get the jlp shackles they drop the rear 3".

 

Didn't know they made 3" drop shackles and that's a good option. The thing is, one of my stock leafs has lost some of its tension and I need to replace both leafs now, since I have to replace them I would rather try to find lowering leafs. I'm only seeing 3" and 4" ones though.

 

Anything beyond 5" would need a notch unless you like bucking..lol

 

Anyone know the specs on stock leafs? I've been looking at SDtrucksprings.com and comparing leafs. According to them a stock replacement has a spring capacity of 1,500 lbs and an arch of 8 3/4" with 3 leafs and an overload. They also sell a 2 leaf w/ an overload spring rated at 1,434 lbs and an arch of 7 15/16". That's 7/8" difference in arch, would that spring bring me close to the 1" rear drop I'm after? I'm thinking the 2 leaf spring will be stiffer since its capacity is not to far off from a 3 leaf. Would that affect ride quality?

 

Post pics of your truck as it sits!

 

i have a set of lightning leaf springs just laying around....going to cancun for a week though....when i get back, we can work something out if you'd like

 

Im very interested in trading my 3" hangers for your 2" hangers, would be willing to do labor on the swap too

 

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Patman, let me think on that. What brand hangers are they?

 

they are belltech 6418