Leaf Spring Replacement
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Leaf Spring Replacement
Unfortunately, the front springs in my stock '83 daily driver have lost just about all their camber. I will probably look to replace them soon. My question is what are a good set of replacement springs for maintaining what little ride quality these trucks have? I'm not looking to provide much lift, my concern is ease of installation with little or no modifications, as I want to keep this truck close to stock.
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Sagged out springs are one thing but bad camber on a solid axle means damage or worn parts or both.
You probably don't have a camber problem on this stock rig.
I have always used the Downey 3 inch springs and they do ride well but since they went out of business I think I would try All Pro or see what the stealership charges for new O.E. Probably more more than most lifted springs.
As long as your replacement springs are the same length they should be pretty straight forward to install. Rust on your shackle pins and front spring pins will probably be your worst enemy. Use lots of penetrant and be prepared to change out those old spring/shackle bushings.
You probably don't have a camber problem on this stock rig.
I have always used the Downey 3 inch springs and they do ride well but since they went out of business I think I would try All Pro or see what the stealership charges for new O.E. Probably more more than most lifted springs.
As long as your replacement springs are the same length they should be pretty straight forward to install. Rust on your shackle pins and front spring pins will probably be your worst enemy. Use lots of penetrant and be prepared to change out those old spring/shackle bushings.
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