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Offline Blue Duck

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Overload Springs
« on: March 22, 2009, 05:38:42 AM »
I have a 94 Toyota pickup with 170,000 miles on it.  I have never had a problem with it, but now the rear springs are getting weak.   Whats the best way to fix the problem?   Overloads,  add a leaf or what?
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Offline Arier Blut

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Re: Overload Springs
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 06:33:07 AM »
I have the helper springs to increase payload on a ranger. That would probably be your cheapest option. I have them all the way forward to get the most lb increase. It makes the rear a little rough over bumps when not loaded. You don't have to set them up for a heavy load though. Just keep moving it forward of axle until the droop goes away and put new shocks on. The helpers are adjustable by moving, in front of the axle the closer to the front the more they will raise the truck and payload ability. The closer to the axle the less. The add a leaf isn't adjustable. I think you would be better served with being able to tune it how you want it.
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Offline JimFromTN

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Re: Overload Springs
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 05:02:50 AM »
I added leaf springs to my mercury mountaineer.  It cost around $250. 
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