I got a set of 5in skyjacker, the ride is very stiff. They have 4 leaves, I was wondering if I took out the 3rd leave would it make the springs too soft and sag too much? I don't mind losing some height for a better ride, just don't want them wear out really fast.
Also my shackle is verticle, will removing this leaf allow the shackle to move closer to it's original position? - thanks for the help

Originally posted by Dojo808
I got a set of 5in skyjacker,

That's your problem. search the board for waggies or 44044, your skyjackers will never flex very well, even if you pull a leaf. you can try it if you want to, it may help, but those springs will still suck. oh yeah :flipoff2: welcome newbie!

shoulda checked here before I bought these pieces of crap :mad3: Oh well. You think that with only 2 main leaves and the bottom leaf that they could support the truck?

It's not too late, you can always sell'em and buy another set of springs. Waggys, 44044s, Wrangler springs and All-Pros are very popular, super flexy and ride good. My Wrangler sprung SAS 86 drives like IFS, but with more bumpsteer :p

To answer your original question, yes, taking out a leaf will give you a better shackle angle and most likely a little better ride and flex.