3" drop leafs

[lonestar]

Where can I find some 3" drop leafs with the same (or close) carrying capacity and spring rate as stock 4dr 4x4 leaf springs?

I seen some at www.truckn.com , but I called and they said the carrying capacity is 15-20% less? I don't want to sag if I decide to load it up.

 

[jasonf83]

well you could get a air lift kit for sagging and use it while towing or you could just run 3 in blocks because ther will not messup the spring rate

 

[lonestar]

Well to make it a little more confusing.....
I'm not actually trying to lower 3", I'm trying to get a 2.5" lift. I would like to relocate my leafs and shock mounts over axle, but I don't want the 5.5" lift it gives. A SOA (spring over axle) gives 5.5" lift - 3" drop leafs = 2.5" lift.
So basically using the blocks wouldn't help in this case. This is why I was looking for lowering leaf springs.

Any info in lowering leaf springs would be appreciated. How are most guys lowering with springs? Would Ranger leafs ride any lower than X leafs?

Thanks

 

[jimbo74]

there are customs shops that will dearch springs.... oyu could try that.....

 

[Hartman]

Perhaps you should look for another way to get that 3 inches in the back, like an AAL and shackles.