Heavy Duty Leaf Sprin Replacement
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Heavy Duty Leaf Sprin Replacement
Hey all
I have a '97 F-250HD with a utility body. The body has some weight to it, the truck is 24 years old and time hasn't been kind to my leaf springs, which look like pieces of flat bar holding my axle at this point.
I'm considering swapping out my factory leaves for a set of Dayton 43701HD Springs (rated at 4295 lbs). Its a 7 leaf pack, 3.5" thick. Are there any other parts I should look into replacing at the same time? I just replaced my front and rear shocks, and noticed improved ride quality, but my rear tires are still sitting up in the wheel wells.
Is this a job I can easily do in my driveway? I've never done leaf springs before and any advice would be appreciated.
I have a '97 F-250HD with a utility body. The body has some weight to it, the truck is 24 years old and time hasn't been kind to my leaf springs, which look like pieces of flat bar holding my axle at this point.
I'm considering swapping out my factory leaves for a set of Dayton 43701HD Springs (rated at 4295 lbs). Its a 7 leaf pack, 3.5" thick. Are there any other parts I should look into replacing at the same time? I just replaced my front and rear shocks, and noticed improved ride quality, but my rear tires are still sitting up in the wheel wells.
Is this a job I can easily do in my driveway? I've never done leaf springs before and any advice would be appreciated.
Hotshot
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I'd call one of the spring suppliers, or a local spring shop and ask about it. I'd suggest all new hardware and shackles on hand when you do it, save the hassle of trying to change out bushings in the driveway. Look at the hangars while you're there. A good spring shop like ATS can ship you everything, including the hardware, shackles, hangars, u bolts etc.
More Turbo
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From: Stow, MA
Back in the olden days, Southwest Wheel in Dallas, used to "re-curve" leaf springs. They essentially arched the springs in a special tool and ran them through the heattreat process. At the time, it was a lot less expensive than new springs. However, I suspect in today's labor rich, throwaway society, that is no longer the case.
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Back in the olden days, Southwest Wheel in Dallas, used to "re-curve" leaf springs. They essentially arched the springs in a special tool and ran them through the heattreat process. At the time, it was a lot less expensive than new springs. However, I suspect in today's labor rich, throwaway society, that is no longer the case.
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