wanted to get my truck down quickly and cheaply. Also, with the 94 SS springs, the ride was quite harsh, and I wanted a way to soften it up a bit. So I decided to pull a leaf out of the pack for the time being. I looked around and couldn't find any real desciption on how to do it, so I wrote my own. Here we go:
Should add a note that all bolts should be SOAKED in PB Blaster or AeroKroil a few days ahead of time. I broke my center leaf bolt on both sides and had to go to work and machine new ones.
Mine is a 94 with 130K and it was a PITA. I soaked mine in AeroKroil an hour or so before and it didn't help one bit. It never hurts to put it on there...it can only help you.
Mine is a 94 with 130K and it was a PITA. I soaked mine in AeroKroil an hour or so before and it didn't help one bit. It never hurts to put it on there...it can only help you.
I got a first gen extended cab, already got a three inch block, but needs to be lower. I have a four degree pinion shim in there already, would i have to put a bigger degree shim in it for the pinion if i pull a leaf?
I did a 4'' block, and pulled a leaf. It seems too high though, can i pull another leaf, or should i just buy the drop leafs. I lowered the front 4'' and the back is 3'' higher than the front. I'm running low pro tires now, but will be changing them after winter. I can post a pic if you want.
I cant find my originals. I'm gonna order some drop leafs from stillen. It's notched, so i have plenty of room, like 8'' travel now. The only reason i asked is because i saw bell tech wanted 290 before shipping, thats rediculous.
i just pulled all but 1 leaf. someone decided to weld the bottom nut on, so i had to cut it. i was expecting leafs do go flying everywhere... but they didnt... i had to pry them apart with my 3ft pry bar... kinda sucked...
I have a 2/3 inch drop witha 4.3, but the front dropped about 3 - 3.5 inches (I think it may have been a kit for a 2.2... but I got it for $80), rear is way higher... Considering removing a leaf but I'm not planning on cutting the bump stop AND I occasionally carry my motorcycle in the back... I do have some brand new, stiffer shocks, though.
2000s10..i was wondering if i could pull two leafs instead of one? and if i can, which two would be the ones to pull? if i do one, i'll just take out the center one
sorry for the dumb question but whats the difference between a zq8 leaf spring and a normal s10 leaf spring with the middle leaf pulled out of the pack? thanks
monoleaf doesnt sound good. i already have a stiff ride, i dont need more problems. one leaf (center) and my blocks should work together just fine. thanks man