Going lower

Dieselboy. · Oct 13, 2012

What have you guys done to lower the leaf spring front ends ? I swapped in a set of F250 springs from a friend as mine a 3 leafs up front. I also pulled the block and a leaf out of the rear. I want to lower it another 1" or more.

Im just not sure It can be done with leafs. Will a 5.4 gasser spring work ?

This is how it sits atm. I basically lowered the front and matched the back by trying different leaf stacks.

ToMang07 · Oct 14, 2012

Short of smaller tires/wheels and taking more springs out... what about shorter leaf hangers?

Dieselboy. · Oct 14, 2012

Ya the hanger is looking like the only option. However, I dont think shortening the rear hanger would work, I think that would just make it ride like crap. You would almost have to move the whole rear hanger mount towards the rear of the truck to lengthen the spring out so it flatens out a bit more. Im not sure why but a friend has an 02 CC/SB and his front leafs have a negative arch where as mine have a positive arch ?

Stock springs only have 2 leafs up front, probably wouldnt be the best thing to take one out, an awkward bump on the hwy could make for a wild f'n ride LOL

Might just have to suck up and do 05 coils

ToMang07 · Oct 14, 2012

Or airbags.

Dieselboy. · Oct 14, 2012

Mmm, it is a drag truck, I think adding the bags and compressor would add un needed weight.

Wondering if the leafs from a 5.4L F250 would work

Aaron S · Oct 14, 2012

Longer shackle in the rear of the truck.

Is there enough room on the front of the front spring hanger to drill new holes for the spring bolt, higher in the hanger to lower the front end?

Powerstroked162 · Oct 14, 2012

DI used to sell a lowering shackle. Maybe give David a shout

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MINK · Oct 14, 2012

Take the front springs to a spring shop and have them de arched (sp?)

Dieselboy. · Oct 14, 2012

Aaron S said:
Longer shackle in the rear of the truck.

Is there enough room on the front of the front spring hanger to drill new holes for the spring bolt, higher in the hanger to lower the front end?

Hmm, I have the shackles from my leveling kit, the rear are roughly 2" longer, Ill try that as its 4 bolts to see.
And as for the front hanger Its pretty much as low as I think it can get by looking at it.