Leaf Springs Sagging
11-02-2015, 05:27 PM
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11-03-2015, 02:13 AM
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You'll still need to buy the bushings...which will bring that price up to about $100 each....and the bushings are a PITA to install...trust me. I had to go ape shyt on them with a hammer to get mine in.
11-03-2015, 03:24 AM
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Next time stick your new bushings in the freezer for a couple hours. It helps bigtime.
11-03-2015, 05:23 AM
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I bought a set (6) of energy suspension bushings. Lubed them up good and slid them in then a couple taps with a mallet and block of wood.
11-03-2015, 06:53 AM
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I found a parts jeep and took the springs off that ride. The parts Jeep was basically the same price as the springs and since there were other good parts on it, I think I did ok.
Of course the downside is that you have to go through the agony of getting the springs off both Jeeps for the swap. The PO for the parts Jeep had replaced them 2 years ago so they were still pretty fresh. You need all the tools in your tool box for this job. Use PB blaster soaks for a few days before. Then a 30" breaker bar, then MAPP / Oxygen on a few parts and a sawzall for the one bolt that broke the nut welded in the frame rail.
The shackles came out ok though and I'm really happy with the new stance.
Of course the downside is that you have to go through the agony of getting the springs off both Jeeps for the swap. The PO for the parts Jeep had replaced them 2 years ago so they were still pretty fresh. You need all the tools in your tool box for this job. Use PB blaster soaks for a few days before. Then a 30" breaker bar, then MAPP / Oxygen on a few parts and a sawzall for the one bolt that broke the nut welded in the frame rail.
The shackles came out ok though and I'm really happy with the new stance.
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