4" Drop block question

[DropThatHammer]

There is a 3 inch block, all leafs in, 16 inch wheel, 205/50 tire. Lots of stuff would scrape, and the drive shaft would hit the tunnel if I was loaded, or saw a big enough bump.


This is the same drop, but different rear axle (makes it lower), 17's, and (I think) 215/45 tires. The axle swap changed the angle of my drive shaft so it doesn't smack the tunnel anymore.


Both pics have the exact same front drop and rear block. Pic 2 is actually lower in the rear by 1/4". The first pic looks the lowest because the wheels and tires are smaller bringing the truck closer to the ground.

Thanks for the feedback and pictures! Pictures are awesome.

I didn't pull any leafs from mine and I would not want to either. The weight of the trucks bed is plenty to keep it settled down. You need those leafs to be able to use the truck as a truck if you needed to. Those help to keep that spongy feel from the suspension and help keep the bed from sagging when hauling anything in the back. The rear of the truck on mine never has any issues with bottoming out at all and as long as the tires fit into wells you should never have a problem with tire cutting. I have hauled some big weight in my truck bed and never had a bottom out. The concern is up front since travel is limited and the weight from engine can make a return bounce off a bump spank the stops. I maintained a 1/2 size bump stop, but if your brave, you can cut the stops off and place them a little lower on the frame, but place some rubber on them so you are not just slapping metal plates together.
Drop spindles are best I think to lower the front, as well you won't stress the drive shaft U-joints to go past their available angles and you can maintain much of the travel the front needs. But the ground never changes and is always going to be there waiting to remind you. Lowering your truck is going to cause things to change that you just have to get use to. You will get use to it and how to drive in certain conditions,(bumpy). Trucks are not made to be lowered, lol.

Lowered vehicles are nothing new to me. I've always been about function though. This is the first time I really don't care about function. I love the way mini trucks look with a nice drop and wheels, ride quality is no issue for me but at the same time I don't want to damage my driveshaft and keep some suspension geometry in check while doing so. I don't plan on hauling, and if I do it won't be heavier than a floor jack and stands or basic tool set. I have plenty of experience with hitting speed bumps side ways, planning my route in or out of a parking lot, etc. lol. I have some expeirence with suspension and suspension geometry though. I used to road race and daily my Evo IX before it was stolen (4 weeks ago). I had nice coil overs, nice light Enkei wheels and sticky 265 tires with rolled fenders and proper alignment and corner balanced. I've always been about mechanical grip and learning how to make cars faster around corner. But with this truck, I just want it low slow and somewhat driveable. Thanks for all of your input, advice and experiences. I'm new with this chassis and i'm new with a leaf spring suspension.