I replaced my main leafs (front springs) on the spring packs because of warn eyes. While I had them apart, I installed the spring liners. The smaller springs do wear a raised edge on the adjacent spring. I ground them down flush, wire brushed the leafs down, gave them a quick semi gloss black paint job before reassembling them.
It cost me $160 for two new main leafs, $50 for the liners and $10 for two new center bolts required because of the additional thickness of the liners. One thing I didn’t think of was two the old U-bolts were not long enough due to the thickness of the spring pack. That was an additional $30.
It took me a few hours a day for about three days to complete. I did save money but it was allot of work. Now I’m committed (due to the liners) to doing the same on the rear. I really not looking forward to that.
That being said, The front end is allot quieter and they look awesome!
Last edited by Phak1; 06/06/20208:41 PM.
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