Leaf springs shot, would a helper spring be worth it?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by insanityeight, Feb 23, 2021.

  1. bowhunter67

    bowhunter67 Light Load Member

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    just hope pins come out if they have not been greased regularly they might be a little tough.
     
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  3. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    There are some springs shops can’t make. Some oems are tapered a certain way to soften the ride. Only the oe manufacturer makes them and that is the reason for the cost. Cheaper replacements are out there but 9 out of 10 times they are a standard “fits all” type spring and will not ride soft like the original tapered type.

    I’ve run into this issue a lot over the years salvaging trucks. Frieghtliner is the worst for this but all the makes do it to.

    Spring shops have had to make a helper spring from a dealer bought new spring by cutting it because Triangle or others don't make a replacement. Triangle is the best aftermarket but they don’t make certain oe spec.
     
  4. insanityeight

    insanityeight Light Load Member

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    Yea dont see mine on their website
     
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  5. little cat 500

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    just did my freightliner springs were 250 apiece couple hours to put in
     
  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Where’d you get them for $250? I’d like to replace both of mine. I’d like to get them with original type rubber bushings already installed. If not,I’ll put the bushings in myself. 2000 Classic.
     
  7. little cat 500

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    stanley spring Harrisburg Pa
     
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  8. Rideandrepair

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    Thanks, I did a search. Found Michigan spring. Roughly the same price.
     
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