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Old 11-27-2004, 06:07 AM
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leaf springs - Downey vs OME?

So my rigs future includes replacement leaf springs to lift the rear 1-2 inches. I was pretty well set on OME when I came across a listing for Downey springs while poking around on parts sites last night. A pair of Downeys for 146 bucks and change vs OME for 202-210 each . I could get this project done alot sooner with the Downey price.

So... anyone have experience with these? If OME is better, is it 3X better? Anyone have experience with both?

Thanks, Mike
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I too am in need of new rear leaf springs. I can't help you decide on which one since its my own dilemma as well. I heard great things about Alcan (sp?) out of grand junction CO.

Mine are pretty flat and I had to put on 2" shackles to compensate for the sag. I wonder if new springs with give me a slightly better ride?
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I'd love to help, but neither alcan or downey mak springs for my truck. So I went w/ OME. They are in the mail right now.
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Originally Posted by 89-4run
I too am in need of new rear leaf springs. I can't help you decide on which one since its my own dilemma as well. I heard great things about Alcan (sp?) out of grand junction CO.

Mine are pretty flat and I had to put on 2" shackles to compensate for the sag. I wonder if new springs with give me a slightly better ride?
I'm expecting a better ride with new springs. Unfortunately this is one of those jobs that just keep adding up. You start with springs, then decide you might as well get new shocks, bushings, greasable shackles, and u bolt flip while your under there and suddenly its a big ticket project. Guess I better start assembling the pieces.

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Call valley Sping

Originally Posted by BLKNBLU
So my rigs future includes replacement leaf springs to lift the rear 1-2 inches. I was pretty well set on OME when I came across a listing for Downey springs while poking around on parts sites last night. A pair of Downeys for 146 bucks and change vs OME for 202-210 each . I could get this project done alot sooner with the Downey price.

So... anyone have experience with these? If OME is better, is it 3X better? Anyone have experience with both?

Thanks, Mike

Hey Mike

You might want to give Valley Spring a call. Talk to Phill he could rework your spings to get what you want out of them. He might able to save you a couple of buck.I broke a main leaf on one of my old rear spring and they fixed that pack and checked the other for around $150. And they did all the work



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Hey Mike

You might want to give Valley Spring a call. Talk to Phill he could rework your spings to get what you want out of them. He might able to save you a couple of buck.I broke a main leaf on one of my old rear spring and they fixed that pack and checked the other for around $150. And they did all the work



Greg
Thanks for the lead Greg

Mike
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