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leaf removal
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 11:20 am
by moonman
any opinions on removing leafs to lower a 63 d200, pros,cons
Re: leaf removal
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:02 pm
by Hobcobble
moonman wrote:any opinions on removing leafs to lower a 63 d200, pros,cons
Pros:
Looks cool
Cons:
Load capacity reduction issues
Possible handling issues [bump-steer]
John
Re: leaf removal
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:19 pm
by oklamopar
Do a search lowering options. It's a great topic. All be it long
Re: leaf removal
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:35 pm
by 40YearOldFury
I removed springs on the front and rear of my 65 D200. In front I had a 5 spring pack. I removed the 2nd and 4th spring and it sat nice but did not like speed bumps. I put those springs back in and now have the 3rd and 5th removed. Not as low but doesn't bottom out on the frame and oil pan. I guess I could have put on some rubber bump stops. It does soften up the ride a bit...not as harsh and bouncy. The rear I had like a 7 leaf pack...I took out the 4th and 6th I think, I'll have to double check. Overall drop on the fron is 2 1/2" and rear is about 2". Next is going to be a 3" drop axle on the front and flipping my rear axle.
Re: leaf removal
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:37 pm
by oklamopar