Front and rear spring questions

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:53 am

I have one t/o front spring leftover from redoing my entire front end a few years back. I also have a couple of broken right-rear spring leaves, and my question is: Can I use some of the front spring leaves to swap in to replace the broken rear leaves? They appear to be the shorter leaves, though I haven't counted to see exactly which leaves they are.

I'd rather not order an entire spring even though I know they are available-I shudder at the cost they might bring at today's prices.

Any expertise, as always, is appreciated!
Gary

hbb · Post by **hbb** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:47 pm

Gary;
I have had quite a bit of experience with mixing and trying to match spring leafs but the end results are always the same. It doesn’t work; one side will be higher than the other. That is one job to take to a spring shop and let them do it right or find a set from another truck that are in good shape. Call around you might be surprised it in not all that expensive to have them rebuilt.
hb

SierraM37 · Post by **SierraM37** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:23 pm

I agree with Gary. I took mine to a local shop, had them add some leaves and re-arch them to gain about 2". New bushings and sleeves. She sits pretty and level now.

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:34 am

Thanks for the responses, guys. I suspected it might be easier to have a spring shop do them, or just replace them altogether. I'll explore those options and see what works best.
Gary

SierraM37 · Post by **SierraM37** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:35 pm

Gary - I'm going to have to come visit next time I'm down in the Santa Cruz / Monterey area.

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:47 am

Sure Todd! Send me a PM when you're going to be in the Monterey area.
Gary

Front and rear spring questions

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