It’s common for truck owners to lower their vehicle’s suspension system a few inches for a sporty look, or they go to the extreme and lay the frame on the ground to create a wild custom show vehicle.

Since we've had lots of response concerning the lowering of two-wheel-drive "S" Utility Vehicles (GMOs S-15 Jimmy, Chevrolet's S-10 Blazer and pickups), we decided to do some research on the subject.

Fifty years is a long time, especially for a vehicle's suspension components. Although the shocks get replaced regularly, leaf springs are rarely given much thought—unless you want to lower the ...