Leafspring (steertek)

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  1. Socal Xpress

    Socal Xpress Road Train Member

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    Whats the service life of the leafspring itself?

    I bought this truck witb 375k and now at 900k and I am sure its time for bushing and maybe shackles.

    What is a rough estimate on doing both springs? @nasriza @QUALITYTRUCK
     
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  3. nasriza

    nasriza Road Train Member

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    depends on the truck the way it has been maintained with proper grease if there is any does it have bags in the front or not personaly i wouldn't say anything over 750K to be generous you loose a lot in ride quality besides this nothing else really if bushing or anything else go to #### you will know but spring itself would be around that with proper maintenance and normal driving not taking the truck off roading which happens a lot nowdays.
     
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    Socal Xpress Road Train Member

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    It has airbags.
    Thanks I will have them replace it all. If it improves the ride it will be well worth it.
     
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    Nasriza is right on. At the age of your truck, you will notice a greatly improved ride if you are changing everything.
     
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    nasriza Road Train Member

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    if you have airbags make sure your leveling valves are working properly i have had a few lately that do not adjust accordingly and the truck seems to hit once you hit a bump but it will stay spot on when you leave in on level ground just valves not doing proper adjust job causing truck to hit.
     
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