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Jan 24, 2008 | 02:09 PM

tolmite

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I hate when things start to sag

The leaf springs on my front end are starting to sag. I was curious as to what I should expect to pay to have them fixed or replaced when I begin get quotes from spring shops? Is there any concern with getting them fixed immediately, or can it wait?

Jan 24, 2008 | 02:17 PM

nlemerise

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From the title of the thread, I thought "You had better not get old!"

Jan 24, 2008 | 03:21 PM

miller_feed

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And I thought you were talking about your girls headlights.

Jan 24, 2008 | 04:17 PM

RedBoat

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And I thought you were talking about your girls headlights.

My thoughts exactly!!

Jan 24, 2008 | 04:27 PM

dadsgreenpsd

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I am in the same boat. I got a quote from a salvage yard for a pair of X code springs for about $150, with only 44K on them......

My eventual goal is to lift the truck with 1 ton blocks in the rear and X's in the front. Not a lot, just a little.....

Jan 24, 2008 | 10:31 PM

cangim

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If it were me, I'd look into a set of aftermarket springs that will bring the truck level with out any drop brackets. I was thinking of superlifts super selects, but then decided just to put shorter blocks in the rear due to the trailer.

Jan 24, 2008 | 11:28 PM

littledre1

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Is there a way to measure sag in the front springs? Or do you judge by milage?

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Jan 24, 2008 | 11:33 PM

Tenn01PSD350

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Originally Posted by littledre1

Is there a way to measure sag in the front springs? Or do you judge by milage?

Yeah, for me, I can use my calibrated eyball micrometers and see that the front springs not longer have a positive arch to them. IOW, they are flat, and I have seen some arch towards the ground on either side of the axle mount. But technically speaking it can be measured and compared to specs from a manual.

Jan 24, 2008 | 11:50 PM

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I was thinking about putting air bags or rubber spring helpers on my truck. Firestone makes a decent system that should work o.k. I like the idea of being able to adjust the ride, so my pickup doesn't always ride like my grain truck.

Jan 25, 2008 | 01:01 AM

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I hate airbags in the front, its just me though. From what I can describe, it feels like a little bit of cushy bottoming out. If that makes any sense. Ive measured all 4 of our 7.3 trucks, they all measure 24" from center of the hub, straight up to the bottom of the fender. I cant remember who, but after extensive research, i finally tracked down someone with x code front springs, and his measured about 3/4 of an inch higher, but his were ordered oem, and had over 100k on them, and he had a snow plow for them. I just got a new set, all around from a local spring shop, who set me up with a new set, and an extra leaf in the front. Took the front to about 26.5 inches! I also got a bada$$ set for the rear, and its about 1/4 inch higher then that, even with all my junk in there. Im actually hoping for them to settle an inch soon. I prefer the ride, however some may find my truck to be too stiff. But I know for a fact it would be rough as hell if I took my weight out of the back...

Ill try to get some after pictures soon.

Jan 25, 2008 | 08:00 AM

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Just changed my front springs this week. I went with the 4" lift Superlifts. I paid $375 for the set. I did the rear springs back in October and they are Pro-Comps. Cannot remember the price but they were cheaper than the Superlifts and it shows. The PCs are not near as beefy as the SLs. Still they are ok for what I do with the truck.

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Jan 25, 2008 | 08:07 AM

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Scott, do you have any pics of the new set-up?

Jan 25, 2008 | 08:09 AM

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Not yet. Doing a couple more things and then there will be pics.

Jan 25, 2008 | 11:14 PM

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Heres my before and after pics, before with 285/75 16 bridgestone dueler a/t revo, after with 295/75 16 bfg a/ts. And the after pic also includes my warn 12k winch and 4" exhaust.

Before