Reshaping front leafs??
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Reshaping front leafs??
So my Truck has about an inch more sag on the right front than the left. It's really bugging me because it effects the looks real bad. 
I'm guessing my leafs a tired and was wondering what it would cost to have them reheated and shaped. And if it's worth it. Also, would this help with my rake problem too? It's at least 2 inches. Thanks ya'll 
I'm guessing my leafs a tired and was wondering what it would cost to have them reheated and shaped. And if it's worth it. Also, would this help with my rake problem too? It's at least 2 inches. Thanks ya'll
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From: Gilbert, PA
If you heat a spring you take the tension out of it and it is no longer a spring.
But if you are talking about rearching them, it is a waste of time and money. They just settle back after about 6 months. Just buy new springs if yours are shot
But if you are talking about rearching them, it is a waste of time and money. They just settle back after about 6 months. Just buy new springs if yours are shot
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Another route is to upgrade to Super Duty leaf springs with an RSK. Side effects are a 2+ lift depending on the RSK and leafs chosen, a better ride, and the need to move the front spring hanger forward for the longer springs.
Brad's got a nice build thread with pictures of both his SKY Manufacturing and Precision Metal Fab RSKs.
Brad's got a nice build thread with pictures of both his SKY Manufacturing and Precision Metal Fab RSKs.
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Fleet Owner
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From: Gilbert, PA
Another route is to upgrade to Super Duty leaf springs with an RSK. Side effects are a 2+ lift depending on the RSK and leafs chosen, a better ride, and the need to move the front spring hanger forward for the longer springs.
Brad's got a nice build thread with pictures of both his SKY Manufacturing and Precision Metal Fab RSKs.
Brad's got a nice build thread with pictures of both his SKY Manufacturing and Precision Metal Fab RSKs.
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Tuned
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From: near charlotte nc
im running an add a leaf on mine and it seems to ride better than most stock trucks ive drove(including my buddies 350 cc long bed ) and front is bout 1/2" higher than the rear now will fix that one day 
Tuned
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From: near charlotte nc
so exactally why do u say u cant run it with the ttb? and i agree the normal kits that give 2+ inches of lift wont work without relocating the ttb pivot points. a kit can easily be made to only give an inch or so that would work just fine, its been done before .Also i'm pretty sure there is a guy on here that did it.