rear leaf springs

[D67]

I have a 67 f100 that is lowered with djm kit front and rear with shocks. Will removing the helper spring soften the ride?

[mrtleavitt]

Removing the helper spring shouldn't soften the ride until your truck is loaded. Correct me if I'm wrong but when your truck is loaded with a certain weight then the helper spring goes to work. Just regular cruising I don't believe the helper spring does anything. I took mine out a few years ago but I'm ready to put it back in. I took it out to drop the rear down a hair to get a more leveled stance. I also installed longer rear spring hangers and that dropped another inch or so. I think it's a little too low compared to the front now so I'm going to put the helper back in.

[67 StylesLide]

Have a look here:
http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Spr ... s/1863.htm