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Old 06-07-2020, 12:12 AM   #1
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Re: old leaf springs question

How did your truck sit
Was the back end sag lower then the front would be the decider for me

Seen more then a few newly built 4x4 trucks that went cheap lift blocks in the rear and the front new springs sit much higher
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Old 06-07-2020, 12:24 AM   #2
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Re: old leaf springs question

A nice option is to have Teflon put between your leafs for a smoother ride. Depending on what you foing for.
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Old 06-07-2020, 01:54 AM   #3
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Re: old leaf springs question

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If they are in decent shape with no cracks I would clean them up and re-use them. Leaf springs are durable. The only reason I am replacing mine is that they have a really bad Chevy lean and I am tired of looking at a crooked tailgate.
The leaf packs seem in good shape but I haven't thoroughly inspected them.

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How did your truck sit
Was the back end sag lower then the front would be the decider for me

Seen more then a few newly built 4x4 trucks that went cheap lift blocks in the rear and the front new springs sit much higher
The truck had a camper in it the majority of its life, hence the overloads

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A nice option is to have Teflon put between your leafs for a smoother ride. Depending on what you foing for.
I would do that no problem; just trying to determine if the stock leaf pack is worthy....they seem fairly level.....should probably take a measurement
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