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Front Leaf Spring Probs!!!
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Pro
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From: WC MO
Front Leaf Spring Probs!!!
Hey everyone, just got back from the local dealership and they said I need a new Front Leaf Spring. The 97 stock leaf spring is making noise and they say it is from the cushions on it. The dealership said the cushions can not be replaced without buying a Complete front leaf spring. Does anyone know if this is true and if not where would I go to get the cushions for the front leaf spring?
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Lake CA
Originally Posted by T.J.
Hey everyone, just got back from the local dealership and they said I need a new Front Leaf Spring. The 97 stock leaf spring is making noise and they say it is from the cushions on it. The dealership said the cushions can not be replaced without buying a Complete front leaf spring. Does anyone know if this is true and if not where would I go to get the cushions for the front leaf spring?
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Pro
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From: WC MO
It sounds like a rickety metal sound. I was orginally told the ball joints needed replaced and to buy lower control arms, which I did. Now they say it wasn't the lower control arms and that it is the cushions, just depends on which mechanic they have working on my car.
I found the replacement kit on Hardbar. Could I install these by myself or do I need to go to the shop?
I found the replacement kit on Hardbar. Could I install these by myself or do I need to go to the shop?
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From: Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.... DFW, TX
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by T.J.
It sounds like a rickety metal sound. I was orginally told the ball joints needed replaced and to buy lower control arms, which I did. Now they say it wasn't the lower control arms and that it is the cushions, just depends on which mechanic they have working on my car.
I found the replacement kit on Hardbar. Could I install these by myself or do I need to go to the shop?
I found the replacement kit on Hardbar. Could I install these by myself or do I need to go to the shop?
I've used this procedure and it's very detailed.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fly Over State
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Originally Posted by T.J.
It sounds like a rickety metal sound. I was orginally told the ball joints needed replaced and to buy lower control arms, which I did. Now they say it wasn't the lower control arms and that it is the cushions, just depends on which mechanic they have working on my car.
I found the replacement kit on Hardbar. Could I install these by myself or do I need to go to the shop?
I found the replacement kit on Hardbar. Could I install these by myself or do I need to go to the shop?
You have to drop the lower A-arm to remove & replace. It's not hard,
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Melting Slicks
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Sounds like the spring pads are dry. Safely support the car on jackstands. Gently use a jack the lift the spring off of the control arm. Use a block of wood between the jack saddle and spring so you don't knick or scratch the spring. Lift the spring enough to get between the pad and a-arm. Cover the pad on the a-arm where the spring rests with some chassis grease. Be careful not to rotate the pad on the spring or the ride height will change. HTH.
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