Spring sag...
#11
12-28-2007, 01:01 PM
RE: Spring sag...
Could not agree more. If you beef up spring load on one side only you are asking for major problems. Driveability issues, and wear and tear to other components. NOT a good idea. Go all or nothing.
#12
12-29-2007, 03:24 PM
RE: Spring sag...
Hello,
My alignment technician looked at the springs and confirmed nothing is broken; just wear on the driver’s side. In fact, that spring is noticeably flatter. He felt a sane person would replace both springs at a cost of about $600. Considering I just put $700 into the steering, it isn’t really an option now.
I have since also seen $50 Hellwig leaf spring adjustable helpers (see the JC Whitney goggle hit), which might work. I wonder if anyone has heard of an experience with them?
Finally I am thinking about installing new springs as a Do-It-Your-Self project to save money. It looks EZ. Of course I would be doing it on a concrete floor from under the car. Are the springs under compression or tension? In other words, if I just undo all these bolts will they slip out? Will I have to use force to line up the new ones? I won’t be able to push very much from on my back and underneath.
I additionally am toying with the idea of putting them back on top of the axle instead of under for a little all rear end lift. Is that also as EZ as it looks? Does it mess up other adjustments or create complications I don’t foresee?
Thanks again,
Chris
'95 Blazer 4X4
My alignment technician looked at the springs and confirmed nothing is broken; just wear on the driver’s side. In fact, that spring is noticeably flatter. He felt a sane person would replace both springs at a cost of about $600. Considering I just put $700 into the steering, it isn’t really an option now.
I have since also seen $50 Hellwig leaf spring adjustable helpers (see the JC Whitney goggle hit), which might work. I wonder if anyone has heard of an experience with them?
Finally I am thinking about installing new springs as a Do-It-Your-Self project to save money. It looks EZ. Of course I would be doing it on a concrete floor from under the car. Are the springs under compression or tension? In other words, if I just undo all these bolts will they slip out? Will I have to use force to line up the new ones? I won’t be able to push very much from on my back and underneath.
I additionally am toying with the idea of putting them back on top of the axle instead of under for a little all rear end lift. Is that also as EZ as it looks? Does it mess up other adjustments or create complications I don’t foresee?
Thanks again,
Chris
'95 Blazer 4X4
#13
12-29-2007, 03:39 PM
RE: Spring sag...
Was the $600 including the new springs and labour? Don't flip the springs that will give you like 4" of lift. You would have to weld on new spring perches. Check online for new spring packs, I thought JC had some. R&R on the springs is pretty easy. Try to unbolt the u-bolts over axle housing, if not just cut them off. You will need to replace the u-bolts anyways. I support the diff with either a jack or some ratcheting straps to support it. Then you just have to remove the bolts that hold the springs in. They can become seized inside the bushings, so you might need to spray them first with a lube. Also might need a BFH and a punch to get the bolts out. I found that rotating the bolts back and forth and then hammering them out worked pretty well. I had my rear springs re-arched by a local spring shop. They added a little lift and match all the springs together. They also added in another leaf, but unlike an add a leaf it won't make the ride harsh (was about $350 total). This is deff a DIY job that you should be able to handle.
#14
12-29-2007, 04:14 PM
RE: Spring sag...
Springs shouldn't cost you that much...
As far as the swap goes, a hot wrench (a.k.a. torch) makes short work of the removal of the u-bolts. Air tools would make removal of the rest of the components easy as well, but it can be done with simple hand tools.
As far as the swap goes, a hot wrench (a.k.a. torch) makes short work of the removal of the u-bolts. Air tools would make removal of the rest of the components easy as well, but it can be done with simple hand tools.
#15
01-09-2008, 10:51 AM
RE: Spring sag...
ORIGINAL: Blazin_Jason
Was the $600 including the new springs and labour? Don't flip the springs that will give you like 4" of lift. You would have to weld on new spring perches. Check online for new spring packs, I thought JC had some. R&R on the springs is pretty easy. Try to unbolt the u-bolts over axle housing, if not just cut them off. You will need to replace the u-bolts anyways. I support the diff with either a jack or some ratcheting straps to support it. Then you just have to remove the bolts that hold the springs in. They can become seized inside the bushings, so you might need to spray them first with a lube. Also might need a BFH and a punch to get the bolts out. I found that rotating the bolts back and forth and then hammering them out worked pretty well. I had my rear springs re-arched by a local spring shop. They added a little lift and match all the springs together. They also added in another leaf, but unlike an add a leaf it won't make the ride harsh (was about $350 total). This is deff a DIY job that you should be able to handle.
Was the $600 including the new springs and labour? Don't flip the springs that will give you like 4" of lift. You would have to weld on new spring perches. Check online for new spring packs, I thought JC had some. R&R on the springs is pretty easy. Try to unbolt the u-bolts over axle housing, if not just cut them off. You will need to replace the u-bolts anyways. I support the diff with either a jack or some ratcheting straps to support it. Then you just have to remove the bolts that hold the springs in. They can become seized inside the bushings, so you might need to spray them first with a lube. Also might need a BFH and a punch to get the bolts out. I found that rotating the bolts back and forth and then hammering them out worked pretty well. I had my rear springs re-arched by a local spring shop. They added a little lift and match all the springs together. They also added in another leaf, but unlike an add a leaf it won't make the ride harsh (was about $350 total). This is deff a DIY job that you should be able to handle.
)Jason, aren't you the guy that fabbed up your own U-bolts? I'll buy some from you, if you're still making 'em.
#16
01-09-2008, 11:41 AM
RE: Spring sag...
i've found some rough country shocks at $35 each and add-a-leaf set for $45 here r the links respectively:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003409/c-10101
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003409/c-10101
those should help u save money and its pretty easy to install shocks so u could do em ur self and save money just search around on here for the installation if u need help
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003409/c-10101
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003409/c-10101
those should help u save money and its pretty easy to install shocks so u could do em ur self and save money just search around on here for the installation if u need help
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