I recently watched the episode of "Full Custom Garage" where they did the radical custom job on the Econoline pickup. He lowered the vehicle by turning the leaf springs upside down. Does anyone know if it will work with a second gen? What about clearance of the wheel covers?
It would be much simpler to do what I did. Just remove, shorten and reinstall the bottom leaf springs. Start with about 6 inches off each side and see how you like it. I stopped when I was down to about 3" travel before hitting the stops. (Great episode though, Ian is a true genius)
Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure I will lower it at all but I am considering it and your info is very helpful.Originally Posted by flying brick
Im curious, Shorten the springs? Details, pics?
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Sorry, I have no pics, but the 2nd gen springs have two leaves. The top one runs the full length and and is attached to the axles in the center and by bushings at each end. The bottom leaf helps support the top leaf. By shortening it, the top leaf has more give because it has less support from it, thus lowering the vehicle.
I did the same thing. When i got the van the front was about 4" higher than normal. Someone had added an extra leaf. I removed the extra leaf as well as shortened the bottom leaf spring to about 18". Now has a nice stance.
All right! 2nd gen window van 90's rock!
Gotcha, I missunderstood, Im up to speed now. The ride and handling are ok? no bottoming out?
68 108 panel parts donor
69 108 sportvan deluxe 350 4bbl 700R4 3:36 posi
68 108 sportvan custom 350 4bbl 700R4
Will that method work for a 1st Gen too?
Can get results with getting springs de arched?
1st gen has 4 leafs in the pack, removing the shortest leaf will drop it about 1.5"
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