lovin1stgens

I have a few questions about my front leaf springs.

Like all dodges, my front leaf springs are startin to sag.
Also, i would like to level out my front with the back.
Is it better to buy new ones...or reform the existing ones and get an add a leaf?
Also is this somethin I could do on my own, or should i leave it to the professionals?

Thanks guys

simplysmn

First off if you re arch them they will flatten out quicker then you think I would say Buy new easier that way

bannerd

I would say buy new ones, you're looking at about $1,000 for a complete set. The old ones weaken and lose consistency. For me, my front ones were rusted really bad and I would never get them back. As far as getting them re-arched, there are some spring shops that will re-heat the leafs and then replace the primary, usually end up spending about $600 for all four when doing this.

lovin1stgens

i think at this point im only lookin for the front ones, but it sounds like buyin new is the way to go so far

j_martin

Put in a concrete bed liner. Then it'll be level.

CE_TX

Another vote for new ones.

NJTman

Yeah, Hoss did his, and it worked out great !

mopar2ya

I just ordered new fronts from SD truck springs..

NJTman

NO !!!!!

This is why you need to review older threads. You're getting screwed ....

Both Paul and I bought them.... and they were both toast in less than 4-6 months.


If you can cancel them... great. If not, you now are stuck with a pair of new JUNK springs.


I took mine out and took them to a local spring shop where they dumped the main spring, created a new thicker main, and rearched them.


Look up my posting history and you'll find it....

mopar2ya

If they crap out I'll send them back and get a refund.....

NJTman

I wish you luck, my friend, as neither Paul nor I could get them to respond.



Let us know how it works out....

lovin1stgens

if i buy new ones is it a do it yourself job? or should i leave it to the pros?

NJTman

Wouldn't that depend on your budget ? Skill level ? Tool accessibility ?


3rd time removal (after failure, and wrong length units, etc) I could take mine out in 40 minutes or less. Took about 1 1/4 hours to get them back in, torqued to spec. and back on the ground.


The local shop wanted about $300 plus the springs to do the job..... Your mileage / costs might vary.


Personally, I like doing my own work, so that I can confirm torque specs. Some repair shops just wing it with their impact guns, and never torque a single bolt.


Something you should discuss with the local shop....

kiszka6911

Attached is a picture of my skyjacker 2" P/N D200CS springs after about three years. Can't get them to warranty them as my reciept only skyjacker lift.

Getting quotes on Alcan springs right now.