Re: Removing overload leaf spring

From: Alex Ross (blackdak@mindspring.com)
Date: Thu Jan 17 2002 - 21:34:57 EST


Will a 1" block work with my Hotchkis rear sway bar? I'm concerned that if I
use blocks, it will put the sway bar links at a bad angle. Does anybody know
if this is a valid concern?

Alex
97 CC Sport V8 5spd
----- Original Message -----
From: "dwmagnum" <dwmagnum@interlynx.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Removing overload leaf spring

> ALEX - DON'T DO IT. I removed a leaf on my 94 V8, Auto, and even under
> normal driving it would hop when taking off from a stop. When I floored
> it, I thought the rear end was going to come up through the box. NOT A
> GOOD IDEA. I installed a 1" lowering block and have had no problems in
> the last 4 years. DW 94 RC V8 Auto, 14.5
>
> blackdak@mindspring.com wrote:
> >
> > How difficult is this? An exactly which spring is it? Is it the very
bottom spring on the perch? I am wanting lower the rear of my truck 1-2" to
level it out. Is this a good idea. I rarely haul anything. I am thinking it
might soften up the ride which would be cool.
> >
> > Alex
> > 97 CC Sport V8 5spd
>
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