Are my leafs worn?

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Are my leafs worn?

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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?
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Re: Are my leafs worn?

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Hard to tell from that view but most likely given that they tend to sag out over time. Are your bump stops intact?
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Re: Are my leafs worn?

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Bump stops are gone. Springs look like they are starting to arch in the reverse direction.
O3 Astro 4X4
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Dropped front IFS axle
Journeys rear spring hangers and shackles, S-10 leaf springs, 2" body lift
255/70-16 BFG KO2's on 16x8 Fuel Revolvers
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Re: Are my leafs worn?

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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.
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Re: Are my leafs worn?

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Thank you Stroverlander. I didn't think it looked right. Thanks for the spring #'s. Time to do some research.
O3 Astro 4X4
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Dropped front IFS axle
Journeys rear spring hangers and shackles, S-10 leaf springs, 2" body lift
255/70-16 BFG KO2's on 16x8 Fuel Revolvers
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