i just put 2" drop shackles on my 2004 screw and it dropped it bout 2" but need bout 2" more...when i had a s-10 years ago i took out the bottom thick leaf spring and it dropped 2" inches or so... has anyone tried this on there truck? i have a total of 4 leafs and dont haul anything with truck.. really tight on budget, just curious.. thanx guys

 

I dont personally know if i would try it. But if you dont haul anything at all it might be possible but it might bottom out real easy

 

my friend had a 1990 1500 w/ a few inch drop (dont remember exactly) but he pulled one out. he had no problems using it like that. but i wouldnt pull out more than one.

 

yes the very bottom one (shorter) spring is the overload spring. Its about 3/4" thick and will drop you that much. you will need to put a shorter bolt through the leaf pack to clear the perch on top.

Removing the spring will, soften the ride slightly, and reduce payload, and should NEVER be overloaded without it, or you can cause major spring damage.

BTW i have mine out (03 F150), took my buddies out of his 04 dodge ram, and took them out of Jwool15's 05 F150

 

ok thanx you guys for answering...will take it out and see what happens... thanx again

 

were u able to use the factory u-bolts after taking leaf out? adn do u have any tips on easy way to do it? thanx any info will help, its been a long time since i took leafs out of truck,,,