probably a dumb question
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From: shelton CT
probably a dumb question
well here goes i broke some leaf springs on my 2000 sd,2 on the passenger rear and 1 on the driver side rear. i have a set of leaf springs from a 87 1 ton heavy duty was wondering if i could put them on my sd. or am i just living up to what my friend says that im so cheap that my butt squeaks when i walk! also has any one had similar problem never had leaf springs break like that before kinda weird thanks in advance the deno
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Do you know how or why they broke? That is alway my first question. When you don't know why or how it happened. Replace all the springs both sides. Why you ask when
springs start to brake and you don't know why, then it most likely fatigue. When the springs get fatigued they just keep braking, the ones you don't replace.
springs start to brake and you don't know why, then it most likely fatigue. When the springs get fatigued they just keep braking, the ones you don't replace.
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How much mileage is on those springs?
A few simple measurements with a tape measure will tell you if you can use them or not. First, check width of the leaves, overall length, and distance from the center-pin to the end of the spring. If they match up, you can use them if they have enough arc, as long as they are at least the same number (and configuration) of leaves or higher, and the thickness is at least the same as the originals.
One thing to watch for is the bushings in the end, if they are the same inside diameter as the stockers.
As to why they broke in the first place, just plain fatigue, plus too many potholes in your area. Do you regularly carry heavy loads? If so, they do fatigue quicker.
Remember to use new u-bolts when you do it
A few simple measurements with a tape measure will tell you if you can use them or not. First, check width of the leaves, overall length, and distance from the center-pin to the end of the spring. If they match up, you can use them if they have enough arc, as long as they are at least the same number (and configuration) of leaves or higher, and the thickness is at least the same as the originals.
One thing to watch for is the bushings in the end, if they are the same inside diameter as the stockers.
As to why they broke in the first place, just plain fatigue, plus too many potholes in your area. Do you regularly carry heavy loads? If so, they do fatigue quicker.
Remember to use new u-bolts when you do it
