Front Leaf Spring Replacement
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Front Leaf Spring Replacement
So my front springs are finally sagging to the point that its unbearable. I have begun the search to either re-arch them, replace them, or just crutch them with an add-a-leaf kit. I dont really want to add much of a lift to the front end, just get it back to stock or maybe an inch or so of lift. What are your suggestions? thanks in advance!
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I was in this situation about 5 years ago. At first, I did a simple add-a-leaf install because it was cheap and fast to do. The ride was horrible because the extra leaf forces the pack into an arch. I put up with it for about 8 months. Currently, I have a 2" Skyjacker diesel front spring lift. It's level and the ride is much better. Some will argue about sagging. I have not had a problem and I don't haul anything. A spring shop can do wonders too. That would probably have been my other option but the Skyjacker springs worked for me. I have a friend at 4 Wheel Parts who got me a great deal and I did the swap pretty quick in the driveway.
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Oddly, the dealer was the cheapest for me. Re-arching at the spring shop was just as expensive as new after market ones.
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If you have them re-arced make sure they add a leaf under the top leaf all the way out to the end to give it support.
I will try and get a photo for you to see. The stock leaf pack leave the top leaf un supported..
I will try and get a photo for you to see. The stock leaf pack leave the top leaf un supported..
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EDIT just noticed this was about front springs. Never mind
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The front leafs I just replaced for about $350. They are part # 34-800. do a search on Google and you will find a place like the one I used like this... http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/c...ings-36-1.html . There is a HD model too.
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I went with the Skyjacker 1" leveling springs on my 1992 and loved it. The ride was so bad with the original stock springs that you'd need 6 months' physical therapy after hitting a moderate bump.
I can't say much about the difficulty of install on the Skyjackers because I had a local 4x4 shop do the work.
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I can't say much about the difficulty of install on the Skyjackers because I had a local 4x4 shop do the work.
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The front leafs I just replaced for about $350. They are part # 34-800. do a search on Google and you will find a place like the one I used like this... http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/c...ings-36-1.html . There is a HD model too.
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