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- From: RZAA80@email.sps.mot.com (Jim Chott)
- Subject: Re: LEaf springs
- Message-ID: <1992Sep9.195126.3481@newsgate.sps.mot.com>
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- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 19:51:26 GMT
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- In article <BuBI34.8Lp@news.cso.uiuc.edu>, dak@uihepa.hep.uiuc.edu (David Kardelis- I am the NRA) writes:
- >
- > Are replacing Leaf springs a do it yourself job or does it
- > require special tools. The leaf springs on my Jeep look shot.
- > They are straight ------ as opposed to \____/. Anyway to check this
- > for sure? Also what is an average price for getting springs rebent?
- > JC Whitneys has 4 new springs for about $350 so if it is a small difference
- > in price I'd rather go new.
- > dave
-
- I recently replaced the leaf springs on my Toyota pickup. Not too bad of a
- job, took about 5 hours with a little help from a friend. That price doesn't
- sound too bad. You might try a four wheel drive magazine for more sources.
- However, some springs have a reverse arch /----\ like those on most american
- pickups (front), so you can't tell the spring condition by the arch. A dealer
- can probably tell you the proper ride height, which should tell you if your
- springs are good. Also, not many special tools were required for my springs
- except for a torque wrench, and adequate jack stand height.
-
- Jim
-