Can I change my own leaf springs?
Leaf springs are an integral part of a vehicle’s suspension system. They are relatively easy to replace on your own after you raise the vehicle up with a floor jack. A few bolts fasten the springs to the brackets underneath the car.
Can you reshape leaf springs?
Re-arching a leaf spring can be done by “cold” or “hot” methods. When a spring is re-arched, the leaves are returned to the original shape. Some people say re-arching springs doesn’t work well. If the spring steel hasn’t lost its “temper,” it can probably be re-arched.
How long does it take to change a leaf spring?
If your leaf spring bolts are rusted, or you break a weld nut inside the uni-body, it can take anywhere from one hour to one day to change a leaf spring, depending on your available tools, mechanic skills, and previous experience changing Cherokee leaf springs.
How long does it take to change leaf springs?
Can you lift a truck with leaf springs?
Leaf springs: Leaf springs can be entirely replaced to lift the vehicle or a single leaf can be added. Like coil springs, leaf springs can be made for a smoother ride, more articulation or less sag when carrying heavy loads.
Do leaf springs sag over time?
All springs sag with age. Over time, the spring weakens and begins to lose height (coil spring) or arch (leaf spring). As the spring settles, ride height decreases and causes undesirable changes in wheel alignment.
How do I know if my leaf springs are overloaded?
If a truck gets overloaded beyond its capacity, the leaf spring will flatten out, reducing the height of the truck….Other tell-tale signs of worn-out leaf springs include:
- Uneven tire wear.
- Frequent bottoming out.
- A bumpier, less comfortable ride.
- Leaning to one side.
Can you order custom leaf springs for a car?
Custom Leaf Springs Custom leaf springs can be designed for any make or model of vehicle that you have. From any 4wd and 2wd drive truck to that antique car project you have in your garage. We can be flexible with your order, as all our springs are individually built for you.
Why choose Spring Works?
Spring Works can supply any combination of ride height and spring rate to achieve your desired result. Get It Done Right by Spring Works. Spring Works Custom Leaf Springs for, Armored Vehicles, Emergency Vehicles, Handicap Vehicles, Mining Vehicles, Limousines, Foreign & Domestic Cars, Foreign & Domestic Trucks, and Farming Equipment
Can a leaf spring be used to lift the ride height?
Custom Leaf Springs can be supplied to lift or lower ride height. Increasing or decreasing spring rate can soften or stiffen a ride. Need a leaf spring to carry additional weight and maintain a stock ride height?
Can you design and build springs for me?
We can fabricate springs for any year, make, and model and customize your springs to your specs. Need extra weight capacity? We design a multi-leaf progressive leaf pack to carry your load and still give you a good ride. Building a custom rig? We can design and build springs for anything from mild to wild!