Reversed spring eye will get you an inch or two, dropped axle would be the next thing but using the stock mechanical brakes gets a little dicey when you drop the axle. I also made my own cross member which move the spring up a couple more inches but I notched the frame out for the spring. I think I gained about 7-8 inches ( or lost I guess would be a better word). I am using a posies super slide spring from Speedway and I think it lays a little flatter than a stocker too.