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Are my leafs worn?
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:34 pm
by racrx7
The leafs on my AWD look to be sagging. There are also signs that the rear suspension has bottomed out on occasion. Part of the spring clamp has made contact with one of the rear AC lines. Can someone tell me if indeed my leafs look worn? I plan on lifting the van and going true 4x4. Any replacement spring recommendations?
Thanks
Re: Are my leafs worn?
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:57 pm
by Stroverlander
Hard to tell from that view but most likely given that they tend to sag out over time. Are your bump stops intact?
Re: Are my leafs worn?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:26 am
by racrx7
Bump stops are gone. Springs look like they are starting to arch in the reverse direction.
Re: Are my leafs worn?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:58 am
by Stroverlander
If they don't have any arch with van unloaded then they are sagged out. New replacement springs or S10 lift springs are not that expensive from places like sdtrucksprings.com.
Stock capacity 22-1195 springs are 1410 lbs, 22-1195HD 1700 lbs, S10 22-687 1350 lbs, 22-687HD 1750 lbs.
Your bump stops probably took a beating and now the frame/axle are taking a beating without them so good idea to replace.
Re: Are my leafs worn?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:22 pm
by racrx7
Thank you Stroverlander. I didn't think it looked right. Thanks for the spring #'s. Time to do some research.