Lowering my '57 chevy... QUESTION

[HeX]

Want to lower the '57 a little (maybe 3-4" in the rear and a little less in the front)... Been lookin' at a couple of different options and the best solution I can come up with is to get taller shackles and remove a leaf or 2...

If this is not the best way to go please give me another solution... (thought about flipping the axle but I will only have 2" clearance if I go that route)

If this is the best solution which leaf(ves) should I remove?

Also, what should I do to treat the leaves before I re-install them?

Thanks.

Tim

[HeX]

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[johndanger]

flip the rear axle and c the frame , dropped axle up front, or if you are trying to save $ flip the front axle too , or chanel the bed and cab

[HeX]

Definitely want to save $$$ but want to do it right too...

Can't flip the front... If I do the oil pan will only last to the first pot-hole...

As for the rear, if I flip it and "c" it I don't think there will be enough clearance for full travel... That's why I came up with the solution of extended shackles and losing a leaf or 2...

[zman]

here's a pretty good article on lowering your TF.
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/TF_lowering.htm
Works in the back as well.

[mytlo56]

Simple: Rearched springs and two inch blocks out back, dropped axle up front.

As far as the clearance issue w/ c'ing, where are you worried about clearance? You can always raise the bed floor a few inches.