I took two leaves out of the eight leaf front springs on my 57 GMC and lowered
the front bumper 1.5". The ride is a little bouncier than original.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave [mailto:dave@juniorbaseball.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:36 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Lowering a '50 GMC AD - how to?
We're just about ready to put the new wheels and tires on Dusty's '50 GMC
longbed. He wants to drop the truck about 2 inches front and back. I know
there are those single leak springs that drop the front (how much?), but I
hear they tend to sag very soon.
Another truck list member suggested we actually remove a couple of leaves
from the front springs (the back is easy - just relocate the mounting bolts
in the shackles up one hole). But someone else said this makes for a poor
ride quality.
Any other suggestions/input?
Thanks,
Dave Destler
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