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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: Ghazi67 on August 12, 2024, 01:33:48 pm

Title: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on August 12, 2024, 01:33:48 pm
Hello

I've installed a lowering shackle/hanger set for my '85 C15, yet I didn't notice that much difference !!

Compared to other C10; Mine has six leaves instead of five !!!
Could it be that extra thick leaf, shown in pic ?!. Should I remove one more to gain the needed drop ?! ( looking for 4" drop in rear )

Your input is appreciated.
Title: Re: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: VileZambonie on August 12, 2024, 09:30:38 pm
Your pic shows the shackle but what hanger did you use?
Title: Re: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: JohnnyPopper on August 13, 2024, 01:44:46 pm
Yes, more pics pls.

Sounds like your truck came with the optional 'camper kit' rear suspension. My K10 listed it as an option. 6 leaf springs, removed #2 and 3 from the bottom up. Much smoother ride, my wife even noticed.

Bilsteins didn't hurt either.
Title: Re: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on August 17, 2024, 08:46:24 am
Your pic shows the shackle but what hanger did you use?
Used the one that came with Kit..Ill post a picture
Title: Re: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on August 17, 2024, 06:10:49 pm
Your pic shows the shackle but what hanger did you use?
Here U go
Title: Re: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: Ghazi67 on August 17, 2024, 06:15:58 pm
Yes, more pics pls.

Sounds like your truck came with the optional 'camper kit' rear suspension. My K10 listed it as an option. 6 leaf springs, removed #2 and 3 from the bottom up. Much smoother ride, my wife even noticed.

Bilsteins didn't hurt either.
Properly it did come with an extra "thicker" leaf. I removed it and the last one "smallest". I looks fine now & I think I may need to align the bed, or take a second look on the bushings. Thanks for the tip
Title: Re: Will removing a rear Leaf help ?
Post by: VileZambonie on August 18, 2024, 06:38:49 am
I don't get why you want the rear to sit lower than it is?