MajMike
1/2 ton status
My springs are basically flat as they sit parked (unloaded) in the driveway, does this mean they are worn out? Can they be re-arched? Probably need new shocks as well as steering stabilizer since they look very old.
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Springs . .
- Thread starter MajMike
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No. Stock springs sat flat or negatively arched, assuming you mean front.
Only actual test I can think of (that is fairly easy) would be to grease the bumpstops, and see if the springs hit going over speedbumps at moderate speeds, etc.
Only actual test I can think of (that is fairly easy) would be to grease the bumpstops, and see if the springs hit going over speedbumps at moderate speeds, etc.
MajMike
1/2 ton status
Update . . .
The front springs are actually inverted by at least an inch if not two, is that what you meant by negatively arched and it's normal?
The front springs are actually inverted by at least an inch if not two, is that what you meant by negatively arched and it's normal?
correct . stock front are tapered leaf springs and normal should NOT be re arched . or use std add-a-leaf kits . you need to use tapered leafs for them and not mix rear leafs .
subject covered a ton in past few months here and garage section .
now if rears are flat you got issues . severe overloaded and shot springs.
subject covered a ton in past few months here and garage section .
now if rears are flat you got issues . severe overloaded and shot springs.
