Mac8

Guys,

I'm wanting to lower my 01 Siera Extendacab 2/4 and really trying to get out of putting lowering hangers on the leaf. The lowering spindles and rear shackles are no problem but I don't have the tools or time to swap the hangers. So, my question is how do 4" lowering leaf springs effect ride quality. Is there any change and how much towing capacity do I give up?
Also, besides Hotchkis, who makes lowering leaf springs?

Thanks for any help,
Chuck M.

sleepersilverado

iTrader: (1)

i have some and i believe they are djm but dont remember. they made the ride choppier.

graygmc

i have some i will sell you for cheap. yea it rides a little bumpy but i think it would be like that with shackles and hangers too. not positive though.

LS1csherm

With leafs the ride is a little bumpier - but I am using IAS shocks and that helped a ton
The swap is easy and quick and can go back to stock in a couple of hours.
I like mine

Mac8

GrayGMC, I sent you email.

Thanks for feedback guys. The Edelbrocks sound like a good idea. Do you know the part numbers you used and recommend a vender to purchase?

LS1csherm

Summit - best price I found

Check Edelbrocks website under the IAS
they make the IAS shock - for our trucks with a 2/4 drop.

graygmc

anybody know how much a pair of leafs springs weigh?

blk03

iTrader: (2)

I saw Stacy do it today. Cake - with his tools.

leochevy2001

iTrader: (6)

I think Ground Force makes some lowering leafs but I don't know the quality compared to Hotchkis.

Ground Force 3/5 kit:

9909
3"
5"
99-03
C-1500 Ext. Cab (New Body Style, coils, shackles, leafs, shocks)

03Carbondogg

I'm running Belltech leafs on mine.