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To drop the front end you can take the leaf springs out and move them on top of the axle (I think it's on top, either way you will put them the opposite of what they are mounted like now so if they are under the axle then put them on top and visa versa)

FMX,

Think of it this way. The top of the axle is higher than the bottom . . . . . . so, if you move the springs from the bottom of the axle to the top, you will raise the truck.

Jamie,

This link shows a 55, but the 53-54 are basicallly the same.

http://chevy.tocmp.com/1955truck2shop/55ctsm0308.htm

Lots of good info in these old on-line manuals.

http://chevy.tocmp.com/index.htm

On the early Chevy I-beam axles, the springs are on top of the axle, and the spring perches are cast into the axle. Switching the axle to the top of the spring wouldn't be that easy, although it could be done.

There is no question about it. A properly installed IFS will ride and handle much better than an old straight axle. Guaranfreakinteed. Straight axle is fine for an old school rod, though.