Front Leaf Spring Shackle Movement
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From: Fort. Lauderdale FL,
Front Leaf Spring Shackle Movement
I have a question about a clunk and some movement. I have a 350 SRW 4x4. I had a set of 2.5in pro comp leaf packs added 5 years ago or more. I am hearing and feeling in the floor a strong clunk when I drop off the pavement into some dirt at the end off the road maybe 3-4in. I lifted the truck and put the prybar under the tire and lifted and there is no movement at the ball joints (replaced at 100k with moog have 125K now). I also replaced the sway bar bushings and there is no play there in the endlinks as well. What I did next though provided some interest. I let the truck down on jack stands but on the frame not the axle allowing the leafs to become unsprung. I put the crow bar between the shackle and the round end of the leafs and pushed up and down and there was a good amount og play in there. I took a video of it to see if anyone else thought this was not normal and what kinda fixes were out there. If its bad should I just replace the entire leaf pack or just replace the bushings. Not sure if they are serviceable. Here is a link to the you tube video of the crow bar in the shackle. Let me know what you think. Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rbm1BdF_Kk&feature=g-upl&context=G2f1ee74AUAAAAAAAAAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rbm1BdF_Kk&feature=g-upl&context=G2f1ee74AUAAAAAAAAAA
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Good vids but without being there hard to say but it does seem like excessive play. Maybe consider replacing the spring bushings with poly bushings. Go to energysuspension,com to see what is available.
No need to replace the springs themselves.
No need to replace the springs themselves.
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Summit racing has these bushings for 60 bucks.
Energy Suspension 4-2148G - Energy Suspension Leaf Spring Bushing Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Energy Suspension 4-2148G - Energy Suspension Leaf Spring Bushing Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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Thanks for the info. I ended up last week just getting new leaf packs. It was easier. Leafs were around $200 and now the trucks rides alot better seems smoother but stiffer. Appreciate all the help
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