Lowering RPU Box

[jeepguy1948]

This may be a really dumb question and I might be missing some obvious answer but here goes. Is it possible either remove or reduce in height the wood (approx 2"X4") that sits between the box and the frame? I would like to bring the fenders down closer to the rear tires.

[jeepguy1948]

And yes, I know that I have to deal with the crossmember and the box floor

[Ivan in southeast va.]

You could change your spring to an 8-leaf spring, but I would leave it alone.

[Herb Concord Ca]

Replace your rear spring with Model T rear spring. I got a 2"+ drop in fender to wheel center.
I can't take credit for this it comes from Jim Brieley (sp).

[Bob C]

If you bring the fenders down what do you do with the running boards.

[Keith True]

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You are also going to have to renotch the fenders to fit the splash aprons. Also,I don't believe the outside subrails will clear the splash aprons when dropped down.Replacing the rear spring with an 8 leaf roadster spring won't drop it any,but it will make it ride better.i have one in my pickup.The T spring will drop it though.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by Ivan in southeast va.

You could change your spring to an 8-leaf spring, but I would leave it alone.

I am running an eight leaf rear spring on my '31 RDPU. Fenders are down and ride is great.

Charlie Stephens

[Herb Concord Ca]

When I mentioned the 2"+ drop, that was just easy to measure the drop. The chassis (bed and all) rides lower. That is what I wanted; I didn't have mess with items mentioned in posts 5&6. Be installed for 3 years and no problems.

[jeepguy1948]

Well, in my defense I did say it was probably a dumb question. I had only crawled around underneath the truck to see if there were any obstacles. Hence, my question. It did not occur to me that I would have an issue with the splash aprons as I never took the time to consider that. Thanks for steering me straight