are my leafs worn out???
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are my leafs worn out???
hey guys.. i have a chance to get new leafs at a local junk yard... i was kinda thinking mine were worn and i wanted a second opinion.. thanks for any advice!
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Yuppers, they look like they're gettin' there. Mine were like that back in the spring and I got them re-arched and what a difference in ride! If you're in the states you might want to consider downey's....I could have but with duty and shipping to Canada it would have been crazy cash.
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Here's a lovely and inexpensive option....courtesy of ZUK (aka.."The Man with the Plan")
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
I put some slightly used Jeep TJ coils on my vehicle. All I can say is..."Yep, it works...GOOOOD!" I'll have some pics fairly soon, but here's the thing about this alternative that I recently discovered. With 800lbs+ in the rear compartment of my '86 4rnr (whose leafs had already attained a negative arch before the coils) my leaf springs were flat and riding on the overload. BUT!!! I still had suspension because of the coils. Dual suspension, basically. I spent a total of $45 and this set up will last a very long time. And considering the weight I normally haul, longer than had I had them rearched.
So, just an option Mike. Your leafs are better than many I've seen.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
I put some slightly used Jeep TJ coils on my vehicle. All I can say is..."Yep, it works...GOOOOD!" I'll have some pics fairly soon, but here's the thing about this alternative that I recently discovered. With 800lbs+ in the rear compartment of my '86 4rnr (whose leafs had already attained a negative arch before the coils) my leaf springs were flat and riding on the overload. BUT!!! I still had suspension because of the coils. Dual suspension, basically. I spent a total of $45 and this set up will last a very long time. And considering the weight I normally haul, longer than had I had them rearched.
So, just an option Mike. Your leafs are better than many I've seen.
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looks like they are not totally riding on the overload springs yet, they are not too bad.
You could get them re-arched or get a long style add-a-leaf and prolong the life of them for a few more years..
You could get them re-arched or get a long style add-a-leaf and prolong the life of them for a few more years..
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Here's a lovely and inexpensive option....courtesy of ZUK (aka.."The Man with the Plan")
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
I put some slightly used Jeep TJ coils on my vehicle. All I can say is..."Yep, it works...GOOOOD!" I'll have some pics fairly soon, but here's the thing about this alternative that I recently discovered. With 800lbs+ in the rear compartment of my '86 4rnr (whose leafs had already attained a negative arch before the coils) my leaf springs were flat and riding on the overload. BUT!!! I still had suspension because of the coils. Dual suspension, basically. I spent a total of $45 and this set up will last a very long time. And considering the weight I normally haul, longer than had I had them rearched.
So, just an option Mike. Your leafs are better than many I've seen.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
I put some slightly used Jeep TJ coils on my vehicle. All I can say is..."Yep, it works...GOOOOD!" I'll have some pics fairly soon, but here's the thing about this alternative that I recently discovered. With 800lbs+ in the rear compartment of my '86 4rnr (whose leafs had already attained a negative arch before the coils) my leaf springs were flat and riding on the overload. BUT!!! I still had suspension because of the coils. Dual suspension, basically. I spent a total of $45 and this set up will last a very long time. And considering the weight I normally haul, longer than had I had them rearched.
So, just an option Mike. Your leafs are better than many I've seen.
also my rear is so friggan bouncy I am getting ready to cough over the $$$ to buy real 4 inch lift springs and dump the blocks that came with my truck.
the coils will lvl out your truck but it makes a very rough ride.
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Well, I guess it depends on what coils you get. I've loaded the hell out of mine evey week two-three times a week since I've had them installed. They've settled a tad, but it's still level.
I might add, it was rough until I added new shocks. Mine were already six years old and very abused.
I might add, it was rough until I added new shocks. Mine were already six years old and very abused.
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i did the zuk mod with 3/4 ton dodge front springs. i will never need a rear sway bar. it is a nice stiff ride. but if u want to upgrade your springs go new, rearched or go for chevy 63's more load capacity and more flex
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what are chevy 63's? 63 inches or year '63? and you say they are better than just getting another set of toyota leafs?
when you measure a leaf spring do you just measure straight eye to eye or do you follow the arch of the spring?
thanks
when you measure a leaf spring do you just measure straight eye to eye or do you follow the arch of the spring?
thanks
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