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1. [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: "brad kyle" <bradkyle@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2001 09:53:37 -0500; just wondering how much you could lower the front end of a stock ad before running into too many problems with the steering. also what are the advantages and disadvantages of the common methods (drop; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00062.html (7,625 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: Tom3600@webtv.net; Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 10:11:39 -0500 (CDT); I bought Mono Leaf springs from Jim Durant at Durant Enterprises 1-949-673-5625 $390.00 + shipping. Very easy install. Dropped it about 4-5 inches. I had to put some shorter tube shocks in also but; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00063.html (7,672 bytes)
3. RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: "Mattessich, Michae x35383g3" <x35383@exmail.usma.army.mil>; Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 12:51:02 -0400; If I am looking to lower my '57's frontend about 3 inches, could I just remove one of the leaf springs from each side? I am looking for the cheapest way out. Thanks. Mike Brad ~ I bought Mono Leaf sp; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00066.html (8,462 bytes)
4. RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>; Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2001 13:29:12 -0400; I installed the monos on my 56 and enjoy them and the look it provides. I lowered the rear by removing 2 leafs from each spring pack, brought the rear down to match the front. Load capacity probably; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00068.html (10,246 bytes)
5. RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: "Mike " <passnb4u@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 10:48:55 -0700; Just FYI, But the 235 probably weighs 100-125lbs MORE than a SBC..infact I think it weighs as much as a BBC...so be careful when removing leafs. Mattessich, Michae x35383g3 <x35383@exmail.usma.army.m; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00069.html (11,383 bytes)
6. RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>; Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2001 14:00:03 -0400; WOW--had no idea they weighed that much... Care must be truly taken when removing anything from the original suspension setups. Must make sure that steering isn't affected, especially the tie rod end; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00070.html (12,553 bytes)
7. RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@COMPAQ.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:20:47 -0500; My 57 GMC 1/2 ton GMC had 8 leaf springs in the front. 6 leaf was there were optional 7 and 8 leaf springs. Counting from the longest spring, I removed spring # 3 and 6. It lowered the front bumper b; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00073.html (9,037 bytes)
8. RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end (score: 1): Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@COMPAQ.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:30:56 -0500; Two more things to add: 1. If they are not reasonably new, this is a good time to consider replacing the pins on each end of springs that mount it to the frame. Kits to do so are available from most; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00074.html (11,355 bytes)

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