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Old 06-03-2019, 04:36 PM   #1
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Default Lowering the back of a Pick Up

Hi all, about a year and a half ago, I posted a question about how to lower the back end of a pick up.
I have a 31 Roadster P/U and the back end is too high.
I received a few replies most saying take 2 leaves out of the rear spring, but not saying which ones.
Then Jim Brierley replied saying install a Model T spring.
So I took his suggestion, got a T spring, cleaned it, nosed the ends, and sprayed dry graphite on the bottom of each leaf. Just finished installing it this morning. WOW what a difference, the T spring gave me a 2" drop, and the bed looks level!
Thanks Jim,
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Old 06-03-2019, 05:15 PM   #2
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I have the same truck. I just run a roadster spring and it looks fine.

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Old 06-03-2019, 05:52 PM   #3
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Old 06-03-2019, 08:57 PM   #4
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Should have left the rear end high. We know cars get better fuel economy going downhill.
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Old 06-03-2019, 09:14 PM   #5
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Should have left the rear end high. We know cars get better fuel economy going downhill.
But the brakes will wear out faster! Might be cheaper to buy a little extra gas than keep replacing brake shoes!!
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Old 06-04-2019, 06:36 AM   #6
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I used a T spring also love it

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Old 06-04-2019, 11:06 AM   #7
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You're welcome, glad you like it! Tom and 40 deluxe brought up some good points!
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Old 06-05-2019, 12:14 PM   #8
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Let's see a before and after pic
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Old 06-05-2019, 03:42 PM   #9
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I have a T rear spring for cheap.
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Old 06-05-2019, 08:29 PM   #10
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Hi, I am building a model a boat tail speedster, what model t spring have you used the early or the late, also is it hard to spread the spring to fit the model a axle, I would like to drop it 4" if possible, my body weighs about 350lb... thanks, Jim
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