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#33576 01/12/2003 5:17 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 | I need a recommendation. SHould I buy new or have a spring shop recondition my front and rear leaf springs for my 45 GMC 1/2 ton?? I also want to lower the front a couple of inches, can they also re-shape them for this?
If so, can anyone recommend a shop in the N.England area that does this.
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#33577 01/12/2003 8:15 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 385 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 385 | I would not feel comfortable riding on springs that have been altered from stock shape after all those years; unless the heating and recurving is done right you could end up with brittle springs. It is much easier to remove a leaf or two if you want a slightly lower and softer ride. Remember to disconnect the steering linkage before altering the ride height so you don't bind/break anything. Here is a page that describes the procedure on a TaskForce. How far you can drop will be limited by the rubber spring snubber on the frame, so take some measurements; you may want to buy monoleafs after all. | | |
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