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Old 10-23-2014, 03:00 PM   #171
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Re: Project "River Truck" - CCLB 4x4

When I first went to trial fit the new shackle hangers, shackles, and old springs, they did not line up. Both rear spring eyes were to far towards the center of the truck. After a while I decided to cut the U-bolts so I could check the spring alignment more closely and that's when I found out there were 3 or 4 broken leaves in on spring pack. At that point I had to order new rear replacement springs. These should be stock replacements (or at least close) without any lift built in. It's tough to tell what weight rating springs actually came on your truck. If you ever have to do this, make sure and shop around. Lot's of places carry the same springs and the prices vary wildly. Make sure and check shipping also. I had a friend pick these up for me and saved $120 in shipping. Each spring was about $160 but there were places charging double that.
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