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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Someone mentioned the springs being shot. How can I tell if my springs are sagging? Or should I just assume they are due to age?
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Someone mentioned the springs being shot. How can I tell if my springs are sagging? Or should I just assume they are due to age?
After 31yrs it's a safe assumption the springs are fatigued, this may be hard to see but step back from the front of your truck 10-15 feet and kneel down and take a look, do the tires lean inward like so / \ even slightly? is your front end "bouncy" or relatively stiff?
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by montana_highboy
After 31yrs it's a safe assumption the springs are fatigued, this may be hard to see but step back from the front of your truck 10-15 feet and kneel down and take a look, do the tires lean inward like so / \ even slightly? is your front end "bouncy" or relatively stiff?
With new shocks it is still a tad bouncy. Not Uncle Buck bouncy but not stiff by any stretch. Do you have a good source for the springs?
 
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NAPA or any parts house of your choosing should be able to get springs for you, if you have a local spring shop i'd try there first and you'll most likely save yourself a few bucks over the parts stores.
 
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