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Ute rear springs
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If I get the rear springs on the rear of my ute flattened is it a good idea to remove the really thick bottom leaf? I'm concerned it'll ride too hard all the time if not as that leaf only usually comes into play when the truck is heavily loaded. What have you guys done?
Also, any pointers as to where I can buy some lowering blocks and u-bolts online as I can't get them here in the right size easily? Anyone got any for sale?

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Posted on: 2006/5/15 12:45
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hey buddy im selling the lowering blocks and u bolts out of my ute for $50.
if ur happy to pay for postage to the uk u can hav em

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That sound good ..what size are they? Let me know how much the postage is and how I can pay you I can do paypal etc or post you some Aussie $$$.

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you could try removing the leaf second from the top whilst leaving the helper spring so you can still carry a load . you shouldnt get a harsh ride from this mod and you can do it yourself with a bit of mechanical knowledge. hope this can help.

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flatterning a leaf spring makes it softer. so if you did that and pulled the thick leaf out you would have a very soppy rear end. putting lowering blocks on makes no difference to ride quality.

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Lowering blocks are a no-no in a performance car as it allows the leafs to wind up under acceleration causing tramp. Here it only costs approx $150 to have them reset and you can specify how much lower you want them and stiffen them, go for that!

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Under normal circumstances i wouldn't use blocks but stock it sits so high at the rear that I don't think re-set springs alone will do it....

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I'll get the springs re-set and take it from there. The truck is going to be a daily driver and will on occasion carry heavy loads (engines etc). My concern was that the helper leaf doesn't come into play until the truck is loaded normally so you get a decent ride until it's loaded up. Re-setting the springs will mean the helper leaf is permanently in contact. I guess there's no way around that. If nobody's found it to be a problem though that all good

If I do have to use blocks as well and windup becomes a problem I suppose I could add radius arms or an A frame above the diff as there plenty of room. The ute looks like it would be pretty easy to four link under the rear although there's limited room for coilovers. Not sure i want to go that far on it though. I've already got my work cut out doing the body

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Most people get the spring eyelets reversed to give an exrta inch or inch and a half drop.

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Cheers Steve, I'd forgotton about that...that might add just enough extra drop

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