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Old 11-01-2009, 04:26 PM   #1
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Replace Coil Springs?

Are coil springs a 'wear' part? My stock ones seem ok, other than having 40years and 150K miles on them.

I am not lowering the truck. I want to replace the parts that need to be replaced, but I don't see any reason to replace parts that really don't need it.

So, do I replace the coil springs, or blast and paint the stock ones?

Thanks for any and all opinions/advice!
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Old 11-01-2009, 05:15 PM   #2
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Re: Replace Coil Springs?

I just cleaned and painted my stock ones unless there sagging alot you should be fine
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Old 11-01-2009, 05:42 PM   #3
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Re: Replace Coil Springs?

They will sag over time, but if you are comfortable with the ride height, there is no reason to replace them.
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Old 11-02-2009, 12:29 PM   #4
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Re: Replace Coil Springs?

Thanks for the advice! Is there a way for me to tell if the springs are weak, once they are already out of the truck?
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