Lowering the front of a '59 Chevy pickup

I want to lower the front of my '59 chevy pickup to give it a slight rake and am thinking of removing a leaf to accomplish it. Has anyone done this and if so what are the pros and/or cons? Thanks

 

A leaf won't drop it more then half an inch.

 

Pros include it's free and it'll be a little lower.

Cons are it won't ride as well.

To do it "right", get a dropped axle and/or lowered leaf springs depending on how low you want it. It'll be expensive though. Around $400 for the dropped axle and another $400 for springs. Plus you'll need a bent steering arm. Check out droppedaxles.com. He's a hamber and a good guy. That's where I'm gonna get my stuff from in the next few weeks.

 

It depends on how many leaves you have to start with. I had nine in the rear of my 55 ford f100 and removed 5. Rides OK. One leaf won't make much of a diff but if you start with 5; be sure to leave at least 2 on the front axle. 3 would be better.

 

Just replaced my front de-arched de-leafed stock springs with posies "dual flex" 3" drop front springs. Skeptical of the results I was reluctant to install them. Best thing I've ever done. No bump steer. Doesn't bottom on pot holes or speed bumps. I'm f'ing amazed. I wish I could kiss you posies. We'll see how they are in 1500 miles, but for day 1... Blown away.