Leaf spring replacement

By gman697
June 1, 2006 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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gman697

Posted June 1, 2006

Hey guys I have a 98 Z71 and I have a weak right rear leaf spring and its making my truck lean. I went and order two new rear leaf springs, 2 eye bushings and 2" lowering shackles(I hate the way the rear end sits up higher). Im also putting new shocks on both front and rear. Will I need lowering shocks for the rearend because of the 2" drop? I was thinking I wasnt but im not quite sure?

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