removing the overload spring

[dalefan613]

I have a 75 stepside with a 3/4  drop and of course now I want to drop just a little more running 275/60 on 8" rally rims I did have to trim my control arms for the rally as many have stated. I want to now add a 1" dropped coil and for the rear thought about removing the overload. back in my mini truck days in the 80's id probably just add two 100 pound bags of sand in the rear and call it good. So question is has anybody removed the helper spring?

[gildardo01]

I only have 4 leafs on each side and its been that way for some time now.. never had a problem... i installed a flip kit about a month ago and decided to leave it that way and i still dont have a problem...

[dalefan613]

Just got done removing the overload spring and the next spring up to. Lowered it another 1 1/2"  frt feder center is 27" rear is 28 1/2"

[dalefan613]

This still leave 6 springs
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/Themes/default/images/bbc/url.gif

[HAULIN IT]

I've only got leaves on mine...I think they were 4 (3+overload) originally. I do have airbags for helpers if carrying much weigh, but as far as ride goes, it's pretty nice. Lorne
 

[Powerdriver1958]

The bracket in the picture , Will it have some sort of torque arm to reduce spring wrap ?

[HAULIN IT]

Yea, Home-made Cal-trac copies

[bigjoe62b]

dalefan316, the stance on your trucks in the pictures is great. What kind of drop is on the truck?


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