Topic: leaf spring question with pictures

[madmanweaver444]

a spring in my pack broke the second from the bottom is the one that broke just in front of the u bolts
what do i need to get to replace this, is it just a add a leaf or what


 here are the pics






here is the back side of broken spring




other side leaf spring




spring i got from pick a part its the wrong one though

[WHITE_TRASH]

Looks like a short add-a leaf.  I'd be willing to bet its from pro-comp just for the fact that they make a shiat ton of those for everything.  Either pull them both out or grab a set of replacements.  If going with aftermarket replacements I'd suggest getting a pro-comp LONG add-a leaf.  Much better ride and they won't break.

[79coyotefrg]

go to a junk yard  and buy  a set of  springs  from a 2wd  s10  or  2wd  f150   and  take a leaf  from those packs  and add in there  those short POS  add a leafs  are junk

you need  the long  bottom leaf  for  daily driving, hauling stuff,  it keeps the pack from going negative

btw  you should be able  to buy a  pair  of  s10  spring packs for $50

[madmanweaver444 [OP]]

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Add-A-Leaf-Kit.aspx?t_pt=5488&t_pl=3884&t_pn=SUP7000

with this be a good one to replace it with
can i still go wheeling with the broken one though or would i have a higher risk of breaking something else

[79coyotefrg]

a little pricey  but  yea  that would work

no  dont wheel it till you get it fixed,   driving should be ok as long as you dont  drop the clutch too hard

[madmanweaver444 [OP]]

so the s10 or f150 springs would give it the same lift as the add a leaf right because i dont wanna loose any rear clearance

cuase i might go on half price day or something to pick a part

[79coyotefrg]

the  sweet part is,  the  f150  or  s10 2wd  springs  have LOTS of arc  and  are  thin  so you can actually use  2  leaves  in place of that 1  thick  leaf  and have a much better ride  with the same lift


i had s10 leaves in my old springs,  but  went with complete F150 packs this time

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=5628.msg566145#new

[madmanweaver444 [OP]]

so i would use the main springs (2 of them)  from the s10 in place of my add a leaf

[79coyotefrg]

so i would use the main springs (2 of them)  from the s10 in place of my add a leaf

um NO  not  the  "main"  leaf,  take the s10 spring pack apart  and  choose  the leaves  that are  the shortest (still longer than the thick add a leaf)  and place them where the thick leaf was

[84pickup]

 i bought some lift springs at a junkyard. they were off of a 79 pickup they were only 180$.

[madmanweaver444 [OP]]

alright thanks alot

[BLACKDOG]

i bought some lift springs at a junkyard. they were off of a 79 pickup they were only 180$.

  $180 for junkyard springs!!  sorry to say, but you got hosed big time. 

[79coyotefrg]

i bought some lift springs at a junkyard. they were off of a 79 pickup they were only 180$.

you >   < junkyard     yep  you got raped



did it include the front axle

[sabenson82]

i bought some lift springs at a junkyard. they were off of a 79 pickup they were only 180$.

Shoot! you got screwed! i paid less for brand new 44044's...

[84pickup]

it was for 4 good springs that gave me 3 inches of lift and they had daystar bushings already in them. no the axle didn't come with them. someone already took it. even then i don't need one because i've already got one you see and it'sa very nice. i thought it was a good deal considering i could buy one set of brand new springs for that much. i'm pretty happy with them, they ride great and they gave me a good lift. although i haven't had a chance to try them out on the trail.

[BLACKDOG]

it was for 4 good springs that gave me 3 inches of lift and they had daystar bushings already in them. no the axle didn't come with them. someone already took it. even then i don't need one because i've already got one you see and it'sa very nice. i thought it was a good deal considering i could buy one set of brand new springs for that much. i'm pretty happy with them, they ride great and they gave me a good lift. although i haven't had a chance to try them out on the trail.

well, if you're happy with it, thats all that really matters

[KDXSR5]

well, if you're happy with it, thats all that really matters

Oh now you are using my lines eh? haha

[madmanweaver444 [OP]]

got the springs on they were to long so i had to get out the grinder and cut them down

thanks