Leaf Spring - Need Help Fixing!
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Leaf Spring - Need Help Fixing!
Hi Guys,
I know that this probably doesn't happen much on these tough old Ford Trucks, but I seem to have managed to break the 3rd (I think) leaf on my rear right-hand side leaf spring.
I have a parts truck and I figure that it would be OK to use a used spring off of it. Also, is it ok to drive around with it broken? The section that broke is gone (less than half remains) & I have done so much driving in the past week that it could be around the corner or 40 miles away.
SO any tips or tricks would be appreciated - so that
a) I don't ruin something by taking it off the wrong way
b) that I get it on right
c) I don't lose an eye or finger(s) in the process
Keep it Rubber Side Down!
I know that this probably doesn't happen much on these tough old Ford Trucks, but I seem to have managed to break the 3rd (I think) leaf on my rear right-hand side leaf spring.
I have a parts truck and I figure that it would be OK to use a used spring off of it. Also, is it ok to drive around with it broken? The section that broke is gone (less than half remains) & I have done so much driving in the past week that it could be around the corner or 40 miles away.
SO any tips or tricks would be appreciated - so that
a) I don't ruin something by taking it off the wrong way
b) that I get it on right
c) I don't lose an eye or finger(s) in the process
Keep it Rubber Side Down!
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Leaf Spring - Need Help Fixing!
switching out the leaf spring with a donor stack is relatively simple just remove the stack from the truck and unbolt the center bolt and install the replacement spring but make sure the width and thickness of the replacement are the same
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Leaf Spring - Need Help Fixing!
OK - so it is a simple switch and I have checked to see if they are identical and they are - but is it worth doing or should I go new? the end clips have long since deteriorated on the donor truck. It is featured in my gallery - known as Blue.
Keep it Rubber Side Down!
Keep it Rubber Side Down!
