front leaf spring lowering

Ok fellas which leafs do I remove in the stack to achieve my drop without rendering the springs useless, looking for 3 to4 inches.....59 f1oo

 

every other one, but 3-4 sounds like alot

 

Is this (every other one) a rule for any leaf spring drop?

-Justin

 

Reversing the eyes is worth an inch an' a half or two inchs. Did it last night in the garage on a Model A front spring.

 

I've done this to a lot of Chevy ADs but never a Ford. With that in mind....I've found out th hard way that any more than two leaves results in a harsh ride. I take the first and third, which gives me about 3".

If you can gather up the money I'd highly recommend a 3" dropped axle from Sid's...that in conjunction with one or two leaves will put you in the dirt

 

I took out every second leaf on my 64 F-100. Came down 3". At first I had about 3/4" before it hit the bump stop, but now it's settled and rides right on the bump stops.
It actually still rides half ass decent though.

 

Rule of thumb I was told decades ago was remove 3-5-7-9-11, odd numbered leaves, always keep number 2, whether front or rear spring.

 

sweet ......thanx fellas, gonna try the odd leafs,,,,7 spring stack, bye bye to 3 and 5.