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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: Chevynut73 on April 15, 2023, 09:20:12 AM

Title: Western Chassis - Lowering Leaf Springs
Post by: Chevynut73 on April 15, 2023, 09:20:12 AM

Found a very old post on these - wanted to check in with you folks that have used them please.

We got the bed removed and it's time to start working on the lowering.
 
These lowering leaf springs seem like a good option especially since i believe i have a damaged (50 year old) right leaf spring. 

Who has used these?
Do you like them?
Do they perform ok?

Thanks

Title: Re: Western Chassis - Lowering Leaf Springs
Post by: Swampyankee74 on April 15, 2023, 10:17:19 AM

How low do you plan on going?

Title: Re: Western Chassis - Lowering Leaf Springs
Post by: Chevynut73 on April 25, 2023, 07:07:14 PM

Not very low - probably a 3/4 or so.

Would like to keep a little rake in her.

Thanks

Title: Re: Western Chassis - Lowering Leaf Springs
Post by: Swampyankee74 on April 25, 2023, 08:16:20 PM

There is guys on here with better Intel then myself, but if you are just dropping that much, you are probably better off just doing a 4"spring hanger and shackle drop in the rear, and a 2.5" in the front. That way you keep the stock suspension.  Which give you a nice stock ride.

Title: Re: Western Chassis - Lowering Leaf Springs
Post by: Chevynut73 on May 01, 2023, 11:47:59 AM

Ok - thanks

Title: Re: Western Chassis - Lowering Leaf Springs
Post by: Chevynut73 on June 28, 2023, 08:39:29 AM

Follow up - got the 4" lowering leaf springs ordered from Western Chassis almost 2 months ago, still waiting on them???