Can you lower your truck by removing leaf springs?
Pickups today can be seen with leaf spring suspensions in the rear, and it’s also an easy way to lower the truck as well, by removing a leaf from the pack. This will allow the leaf spring to sag, lowering the vehicle in the process.
How do you remove the leaf springs on a Chevy?
Unscrew the eyelet bolts on the spring’s ends. At the front end of the wheel, you will see a pair of bolts securing the leaf spring to the vehicle’s underside. Turn these counterclockwise to slide them off of the leaf spring. Repeat this to remove the bolts on the spring’s back end.
How tall are the leaf springs on a Chevy C10?
Rear leaf springs available for 1971-72 Chevy C10 and 1963-72 GMC C15 trucks. Available in OEM height, 3″ and 4″ drops Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50.
How do you install a leaf spring on a car?
Install the through-bolt with the bolt head facing the outside of the car. Raise the rear section of the leaf spring into place, and insert the upper shackle bolt in the proper direction. Leave the nuts loose at this time. Raise the front of the spring and bracket assembly into place and install the three bolts.
How do you remove a leaf spring on a Camaro?
On cars, such as the 1970 through 1981 Camaro pictured below, you must remove the three bolts securing the spring pocket/front bracket to the frame before getting at the nut and bolt that secures the front of the spring to the car. This is the front leaf spring pocket on 1970 through 1981 Camaro. There are three bolts here to remove.
How big are the springs on a Chevy C20?
Obtain a 2″ drop on your rear leaf springs with our shackle kit. Fits 1973-87 Chevy and GMC C10 and C20 trucks. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50.
Rear leaf springs available for 1971-72 Chevy C10 and 1963-72 GMC C15 trucks. Available in OEM height, 3″ and 4″ drops Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50.
On cars, such as the 1970 through 1981 Camaro pictured below, you must remove the three bolts securing the spring pocket/front bracket to the frame before getting at the nut and bolt that secures the front of the spring to the car. This is the front leaf spring pocket on 1970 through 1981 Camaro. There are three bolts here to remove.
Can you remove the spring from a Chevy pickup?
On older vehicles, such as the ’54 Chevy pickup pictured above, this is a matter of removing the bolt securing the spring to the bracket.
Obtain a 2″ drop on your rear leaf springs with our shackle kit. Fits 1973-87 Chevy and GMC C10 and C20 trucks. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50.