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Western Chassis Lowering Leaf Springs - Drop: 4" Rear
Part #: 881515
$466.98
$420.28
For pair
For pair
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Video Description:This episode of Andy's Auto Sport TV explains all the popular ways to lower your truck, including:
*Lowering Spindles
*Coil Springs
*Flip Kits
*Block Kits
*Hangers
*Shackles
*Leaf Springs
*Lowering Control Arms
We also explain how do an economic "leveling" drop, and we explain how you can combine different drop components if you want to slam your truck.
For the last 20 minutes of the video, we show a step-by-step installation of these parts on our project truck, and at the 34:06 mark we show the finished product.
Fits On:
88-98 C1500 (2 Leaf Assembly Reg. / Stepside)
Description:
Features:
•Designed for a smooth ride
•Available in Various Lowering Heights Depending On The Application
•Complete with OEM style “Silent Blok” bushings
•Quick and Easy Install
Features:
•Designed for a smooth ride
•Available in Various Lowering Heights Depending On The Application
•Complete with OEM style “Silent Blok” bushings
•Quick and Easy Install
Western Chassis is a company based out of Fresno, California that has been developing effective approaches to lowering a truck while maintaining proper ride quality since 1981.
Frustrated with the way "sport trucks" were having their springs heated and cut, resulting in harsh ride quality, Western Chassis designed and implemented some of the first drop spindles, first on the 1955-1957 Chevrolet Passenger Car and the Chevrolet C-10 Pickup (1970-1987) early on in their time as a company. This innovation allowed their customers to obtain the sleek look a lowered truck offered without any of the compromises in ride quality they were afraid of. Recently, Western Chassis has moved to a larger, more modernized facility that has allowed them to expand their product line.
Frustrated with the way "sport trucks" were having their springs heated and cut, resulting in harsh ride quality, Western Chassis designed and implemented some of the first drop spindles, first on the 1955-1957 Chevrolet Passenger Car and the Chevrolet C-10 Pickup (1970-1987) early on in their time as a company. This innovation allowed their customers to obtain the sleek look a lowered truck offered without any of the compromises in ride quality they were afraid of. Recently, Western Chassis has moved to a larger, more modernized facility that has allowed them to expand their product line.
Q: What are leaf springs? Why buy leaf springs?
A: Leaf springs consist of several layers of metal "leaves" which are bound together to act as a single unit. They the primary suspension component used for the rear of most trucks, and are built to support heavy loads. Buying new lowering leaf springs allows you to lower the rear of your truck, since they are built with a different spring rate or leaf setup than factory springs. There are a number of ways to lower the rear of your truck, and buying new leaf springs one of the popular ways to do this. For an extreme drop of your truck, many people buy new leaf springs and a block kit, both of which add to the total amount of drop.
Q: What are leaf springs? Why buy them?
A: Leaf springs are a crucial part of your suspension because they not only act as springs but also serve to locate your axle to keep it from moving laterally or from front to back. Over the years leaf springs will wear out and lose some of their springiness. This can cause your vehicle to list to one side or sag extremely low. Fortunately new replacement leaf springs are available to bring your ride height back to spec and to restore your handling and ride comfort. In addition to stock leaf springs there are also leaf springs available that allow you to lift your ride to clear larger tires or lower your ride to increase handling performance and give a sportier aesthetic. This is a great way customize your suspension and tailor your vehicle for your specific driving requirements.
Q: Can any vehicle use leaf springs?
A: Only vehicles that utilize factory leaf springs would be able to incorporate replacement aftermarket leaf springs.
Q: How do you install leaf springs?
A: Your factory leaf pack must be unbolted from the front and rear perches. Then simply install the new leaf springs.
A: Leaf springs consist of several layers of metal "leaves" which are bound together to act as a single unit. They the primary suspension component used for the rear of most trucks, and are built to support heavy loads. Buying new lowering leaf springs allows you to lower the rear of your truck, since they are built with a different spring rate or leaf setup than factory springs. There are a number of ways to lower the rear of your truck, and buying new leaf springs one of the popular ways to do this. For an extreme drop of your truck, many people buy new leaf springs and a block kit, both of which add to the total amount of drop.
Q: What are leaf springs? Why buy them?
A: Leaf springs are a crucial part of your suspension because they not only act as springs but also serve to locate your axle to keep it from moving laterally or from front to back. Over the years leaf springs will wear out and lose some of their springiness. This can cause your vehicle to list to one side or sag extremely low. Fortunately new replacement leaf springs are available to bring your ride height back to spec and to restore your handling and ride comfort. In addition to stock leaf springs there are also leaf springs available that allow you to lift your ride to clear larger tires or lower your ride to increase handling performance and give a sportier aesthetic. This is a great way customize your suspension and tailor your vehicle for your specific driving requirements.
Q: Can any vehicle use leaf springs?
A: Only vehicles that utilize factory leaf springs would be able to incorporate replacement aftermarket leaf springs.
Q: How do you install leaf springs?
A: Your factory leaf pack must be unbolted from the front and rear perches. Then simply install the new leaf springs.
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