Rebending leaf springs
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Rebending leaf springs
Has anyone ever tried removing their existing worn leaf springs from the front (or rear) end, putting them into a heavy press and pressing them back into correct curvature, or even a more tight curve? You might need to apply heat to soften the metal.......This is just a theory Im considering trying .......... just wanna hear from you guys about what a dumb idea this might be and why ?
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Rebending leaf springs
Originally posted by trojanman25
heating and bending will breakdown the metal, and it will become weaker... if you wanna go that route, go with leaf springs that are made at more of a curve....
heating and bending will breakdown the metal, and it will become weaker... if you wanna go that route, go with leaf springs that are made at more of a curve....
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Rebending leaf springs
if you have them out of the truck, just take em to a spring shop and have them re-arched. probably cost less than you think. you will still have a fatiqued spring though, re-arching them just changes the curve and will raise the vehicle, at least temporarily.
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Rebending leaf springs
for about 600 bucks you can have custom springs built, they talor them for what ever your needs, off road, street, whatever. they can also rais it. a good investment, im saving up for some. just my 2cents
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Rebending leaf springs
Thanks for the responses guys........... I went ahead and removed the front leaf springs in my truck myself.......... placed then in a 20 ton press that I have free access too and one leaf at a time, I pressed them to the extent of their tollerance then replaced them back in the truck.......... the result is very good so far......... I gained 3 inches of lift in the front then added 3 inch lift blocks to the rear......... truck looks and rides very good........... If it sags soon I have lost nothing but some labour....... Seems like such a waste to just dump em ......... Lets see just how long they will hold up.
With the thickness and solidity of these springs Im willing to bet they last a few years more
With the thickness and solidity of these springs Im willing to bet they last a few years more
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