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I'm 500lbs under payload(1800lbs under if my truck came with F350 badges)and just curious if my leaf packs look normal or worn out/tired? I'm going to be installing felling wedges on top of the bottom leafs to bump up the rear end a bit and get the overload leafs activated sooner, but so far the truck rides fine for what's in the bed and being on an 8'' lift. If springs are indeed looking worn then my plan is to replace them with beefier/heavier duty units from RockAuto that have 6+1 instead of the 5+1 that I currently have. Anyways thanks for any feedback fellas
They definitely looked straightened out to me according to the pics. Time for an upgrade.
Yeah I was thinking that's the case. Well in the meantime I'm going to install 2-6'' felling wedges per side and I also have to remove the DIY mudflap brackets as the rear of the leafs are close to touching. I have a set of larger mudflaps and I'm going to build one of those set ups that's connected to the receiver. These are the new springs I'm thinking of going with if the fitment is correct:
I’d be careful with the wedges. Honestly it appears to me the section of the spring on the trailing side is already slightly inverted. The wedge may put more pressure on that area and break the spring. At least that’s what I’m seeing from my 15,000’ view.
So after watching a few videos I think I'm going to refresh/rebuild my current leaf springs myself and also add another leaf to each side, if I don't find any cracks that is. So new bushings, new shackles, new rebound clips and re-arching with an extra inch or two maybe. Now if I add an extra leaf I'll go with one of the longer one's on top and I'll need longer centre bolt "U" clamps I'd imagine and one thing that I'm wondering about is if doing all this will alter my pinion angle and if so would brand new, heavier duty leaf packs(6+1)alter pinion angle as well?
I’d call a local spring shop WPG. For the expense, time and pita factor pressing out old bushings, one new leaf, re-arching, etc etc. it’s probably not much more, or frankly the same price, to just buy a new leaf pack and be done with it. I can only assume Winnipeg has a local spring shop. Further, they can do the whole job in a couple hours, something to consider. Re-arching doesn’t last as long as new either, some who do it have told me it’s a waste of time. It also depends on how they do it, ymmv.
If those haven’t been out, the bolts are going to be fun. Rusty old springs are not a fun job.
Further, I’ve had springs shipped up to me from ATS, great shop and knowledgeable. But it’s very expensive now. (My local spring shop owner retired and closed up, nothing local anymore.)
I’d call a local spring shop WPG. For the expense, time and pita factor pressing out old bushings, one new leaf, re-arching, etc etc. it’s probably not much more, or frankly the same price, to just buy a new leaf pack and be done with it. I can only assume Winnipeg has a local spring shop. Further, they can do the whole job in a couple hours, something to consider. Re-arching doesn’t last as long as new either, some who do it have told me it’s a waste of time. It also depends on how they do it, ymmv.
If those haven’t been out, the bolts are going to be fun. Rusty old springs are not a fun job.
Further, I’ve had springs shipped up to me from ATS, great shop and knowledgeable. But it’s very expensive now. (My local spring shop owner retired and closed up, nothing local anymore.)
Hmmm well if re arching doesn't last long then new leaf packs it is then I guess. There's a couple spring shops in town so I'll call around and compare the prices to RockAuto units.
My truck has a good deal of surface rust on the frame, but no holes or big flaky pieces so HOPEFULLY this summer I'll have time to get everything off the frame so I can prep/paint it with a high quality chassis paint and get another 10+ years out of it.
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