Broken Leaf Spring...
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Broken Leaf Spring...
Finally got a break from planting and other activities this weekend and decided to do a little fishing. I was going up a pretty big hill with some monsterous ruts/holes in it when I heard a pretty good metal and metal sound. I just figured it was the suspension doing it's job since the road was extremely rough. I took my foot off the pedal and idle up the rest of the hill in 2nd.
On the return trip down the hill it continued to clank until i heard something metal hit the ground. Long story short, it only rubbed the tire a little bit but doesn't look like it did any real damage.
So, anyone have any good sources for aftermarket rear leaf springs? I'd like to get something a little better than stock.
On the return trip down the hill it continued to clank until i heard something metal hit the ground. Long story short, it only rubbed the tire a little bit but doesn't look like it did any real damage.
So, anyone have any good sources for aftermarket rear leaf springs? I'd like to get something a little better than stock.
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From what i hear they help the ride. something about different spring rates and all that junk that i know nothing about. LoL
I'd go with the SD springs for sure if they are direct replacements.
I'd go with the SD springs for sure if they are direct replacements.
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check out deaver or national springs i think you can get the best bang for your buck a great ride and strong
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Anyone know if the sd springs are as "strong" as an obs rear spring? I know my obs holds a big trailer lots better than dads sd does. His wants to squat a lot more than mine. Just a thought I had. I understand they may ride better but do you sacrifice some towing capacity with them?
Slight hijack here too. Sorry
Slight hijack here too. Sorry
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Anyone know if the sd springs are as "strong" as an obs rear spring? I know my obs holds a big trailer lots better than dads sd does. His wants to squat a lot more than mine. Just a thought I had. I understand they may ride better but do you sacrifice some towing capacity with them?
Slight hijack here too. Sorry
Slight hijack here too. Sorry
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That was kind of my thought too James. Don't actually know for sure either. Mine is a truck and used as one. I'd much rather ride rougher and be able to haul a load better than ride nice and not haul a load as good. Some don't use their truck for towing as much though so I can see the swap for them ( that is if what we are saying is true).
