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Old 07-07-2011, 11:52 PM
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Who welds that?!? and a parts search

Went to drive my truck tonight after the new steering gear and p/s pump only to find out it still has the "death wobble". While inspecting the truck for the next possible cause I found that the front spring bolts were loose/worn, and that my left side rear leaf spring was broke! Not just a inner leaf, but the main leaf right above the bushing, where it had been WELDED at some point before I got it! Just to add insult to injury I find the rear hangers are rusted out and starting to show holes. So a bad car day just got worse. Well I am now looking for edit a set of good leafs edit. Want ads go in the classifieds. Thanks! - wannadiesel
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Old 07-08-2011, 08:52 AM
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most times it is cheaper just going to a spring shop.
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Old 07-09-2011, 11:20 AM
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Be best with new set of springs and hangers. But if money is hard and you can find a used spring you can try it may not set level though. But this being in the rear I doubt will cure the death wobble,but does need adressed. JMO
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If it makes ya feel any better my rear spring hangers are toast also, glad I don`t haul anything heavy. FWIW, if I can get the cash up this summer I`d like to use Jungle`s stuff
http://ramchargercentral.com/jungles...-shackle-flip/
and
http://ramchargercentral.com/jungles...-flip-hangers/.

that stuff and a set of 52" springs makes for a very nice ride from what I hear.
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Forgot that looking for used parts on the forums was a no no. Guess I will post in the "want ads" and hope somebody sees it.
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Sounded like a rant to me, not a want ad.

Anyhow

Off-road guys will weld leaf springs, but mainly just to get off the trail.
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Sounded like a rant to me, not a want ad.
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