Hey gang, I was just thinking of removing the bottom "helper leafs" from the leaf springs. The most weight I've had in the bed so far, is about 500 pounds, and the most I'm ever likely to have, is maybe 800.... I was just wondering if anyone else out there is running without those springs, and if I keep the load light, do you think I'll ruin the other leafs without them? The reason I was thinking of removing them, is to take off about 20 pounds (guess) of "un-sprung" weight from the rear suspension... Also, without those 'helpers', I can install 1" lowering blocks to even-out the fender clearance, and still use the original (thicker, better quality) U-bolts....
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