removing leafs from spring pack?

08twinturbo · Feb 1, 2015

Ok guys. I am wondering if anyone has pulled any leafs other than a helper leaf on f250 rear spring back. I'm working on a 2wd and have no block and drop shackles are already installed. Just need maybe 1.5-2" more. Any feedback is appreciated.

Jonnydime · Feb 2, 2015

At one time I had bottom overload and the two shortest leaves out and it dropped about 3" but I have a CCLB. Right now I only have the bottom overload spring out as well as a 2" block.

08twinturbo · Feb 2, 2015

Ok I'm just kind of wondering which leaf to pull if I do. I hate to pull overload just in case I ever do pull anything. I know it's only an inch. So I may try maybe 2nd down from top?

Wastegate · Feb 3, 2015

I pulled the bottom overload with a inch lowering block but a two inch shackle flip for about a inch of lift. Not what your shooting for I guess. However if you plan to do it i highly suggest traction bars cause the rear is stupid soft. I tow regular 7k trailer and it sits level.

Jonnydime · Feb 3, 2015

08twinturbo said:
Ok I'm just kind of wondering which leaf to pull if I do. I hate to pull overload just in case I ever do pull anything. I know it's only an inch. So I may try maybe 2nd down from top?

I forgot to add that I also have PMF traction blocks and air bags. I tow heavy all the time and do not have a problem.

TXAG07 · Feb 3, 2015

So does removing the overload make the truck ride a lot better? Does pulling that and another leaf make it too soft. In my current configuration no one will ride in my back seat

08twinturbo · Feb 3, 2015

This what I'm working on. I already have shackles. It only needs maybe 1.5" more. Oh. And traction bars are on the way. So want to get ride height set before I do them.

TXAG07 · Feb 3, 2015

Damn man, I think it looks perfect just like that. Love that stance.

08twinturbo · Feb 3, 2015

Thanks. I keep hearing that but I want it to sit about an 1" lower. Just a hair above level.

Ipkyss · Feb 3, 2015

My 08 had 4 main leafs plus the overload. I pulled the overload and the bottom leaf out of mine. It was a 2" drop. But I have a 4" block so its basically stock f250 height. I don't think I would take more then that out of a crew cab. The ride is night and day better even with the stock shocks. Its soft enough that I would say air bags would be needed for anything more then a small trailer. Looking to do the same thing on my new truck

08twinturbo · Feb 3, 2015

I may make an attempt to pull the 2nd leaf from bottom and leave overload just so I can keep a little spring if I tow my boat . That should give me an 1" more drop. Mine also has the 5 spring pack.

TXAG07 · Feb 4, 2015

Ipkyss said:
My 08 had 4 main leafs plus the overload. I pulled the overload and the bottom leaf out of mine. It was a 2" drop. But I have a 4" block so its basically stock f250 height. I don't think I would take more then that out of a crew cab. The ride is night and day better even with the stock shocks. Its soft enough that I would say air bags would be needed for anything more then a small trailer. Looking to do the same thing on my new truck

Thanks for that info. That's what I was looking to do but didn't want it to negatively affect the ride by making it too soft.

OP, post pics when you get r leveled out