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.
> [Original Message]
> From: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
> To: <bradkyle@hotmail.com>; Tom3600@webtv.net <Tom3600@webtv.net>;
Mattessich, Michae x35383g3 <x35383@exmail.usma.army.mil>
> Cc: <OLETRUCKS@autox.team.net>
> Date: 10/3/01 10:29:12 AM
> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] lowering front end
>
> 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 suffers, but don't
> carry stuff in the bed as it is. Of course after the fact of installing
the
> monos--couple hundred bucks--I thought why didn't i do the same to the
> front end. After checking around a bit, i've personally seen trucks with 2
> to 3 springs removed on the front and it brought it down comparable to the
> monos. Damn--could've saved some $$$'s. Oh well.... If you have a 6cyl
you
> can probably remove 3--with a V-8 may 2. I've leave the longest of
> course--have to-leave the next to longest and removed the next one-skip
> one, removed the next. I've seen many trucks do this and they look great.
> Must be careful that no interference with the steering occurrs--probably
not.
> On my monos i actually had to remove about 1/2 the bump stop on the frame
> so it would bottom out. You'll have to check the clearance after you do
it.
> Take a full saturday and get out in the garage and its easy to do, plus
you
> can check it as you go-don't like 2 removed, remove 3 and see what ya got.
> Just be safe and make sure you support the truck appropriately. --wayne
>
>
>
>
> At 12:51 PM 10/3/01 -0400, Mattessich, Michae x35383g3 wrote:
> >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
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Tom3600@webtv.net [mailto:Tom3600@webtv.net]
> >Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 11:12 AM
> >To: bradkyle@hotmail.com
> >Cc: OLETRUCKS@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] lowering front end
> >
> >
> >Brad ~
> >
> >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 I
> >have a great ride and nice look.
> >
> >Tom
> >
> >
> >Tom Poterack
> >Moline, IL.
> >'49 Chevy Pickup Retro Rod
> >http://community.webtv.net/TOMPOT/TOMS1949CHEVYPICKUP
> >http://community.webtv.net/TOMPOT/OLTRUKINTERIORUPDATE
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> Wayne Osborne
> 1956 Chevy Pickup
> LaGrange Ga.
> http://www.chevytrucks.org
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/wayne
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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