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Front and rear spring questions
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:53 am
by Cal_Gary
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
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:47 pm
by hbb
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
Spring Shop
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:23 pm
by SierraM37
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:34 am
by Cal_Gary
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
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:35 pm
by SierraM37
Gary - I'm going to have to come visit next time I'm down in the Santa Cruz / Monterey area.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:47 am
by Cal_Gary
Sure Todd! Send me a PM when you're going to be in the Monterey area.
Gary