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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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Why would my leaf spring have 10 pieces? Thanks
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Rookie answer: If the extra leaf is a medium or a long one, it's used for more support.....If it's a short one, it's used to adjust the ride height.
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Some cars, depending on year, had 10 leaves. Some aftermarket springs had 10 leaves.
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Some cars, depending on year, had 10 leaves. Some aftermarket springs had 10 leaves.
There ya go......!
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Some cars, depending on year, had 10 leaves. Some aftermarket springs had 10 leaves.
Mine is 75
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Mine is 75
Thanks for the input. I will just put it back like it was.
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