leaf spring lower 65 D100

[Twotacotuesday]

I'm trying to lower my 65 D100 225 s/6 on a looow budget. I have been researching the forum but have some questions. I have 4 leafs on the front. A friend said I can safely get 3" leaving just one spring. How low will it drop and is it safe to leave one spring?

[mopardwh]

I wouldn't recommend just one leaf. It just doesn't sound safe. Plus I'm pretty sure you'll have bump steer.

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=18078

[Hobcobble]

A friend said I can safely get 3" leaving just one spring. How low will it drop and is it safe to leave one spring?

Check with your friend to see if he has a life insurance policy written on you.
Taking three springs from those front packs should put your oil pan firmly
on the asphalt. Go to the link that Doug posted above.

Check with Patrick66 on his '68 D100. He ordered a drop spindle front axle
from a reputable manufacturer which, in my opinion is the ONLY safe way
to get a straight axle Sweptline lower to the pavement.
John

[Twotacotuesday]

Thanks. I'm glad I asked haha. I think Ill see what taking 2 out does. Ill check on the dropped axel. Thats what I wanted to do but I couldnt find anyone who had them for a D100. Thanks again.

[71superbee]

hey i recently took some spring out of the front of my 70 swepty lwb /6 a833od..... i dropped two spring out leavin the main spring and the two helpers that are significantly smaller than the rest .. it lowered the truck 2.5 to 3 inches... it drives great !!!! it was a little bumpy but i put new shocls on the front cleared it right up ..only things it changed on the truck was the steering wheel position( no big deal ) and ....it looks awesome.!!!

[Hobcobble]

Thanks. I'm glad I asked haha. I think Ill see what taking 2 out does. Ill check on the dropped axel. Thats what I wanted to do but I couldnt find anyone who had them for a D100. Thanks again.

http://www.droppedaxles.com/DODGE_AXLES.html
There ya go. Check it out.
John

[Twotacotuesday]

Thanks for the help everyone.