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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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Question Leaf Springs: Broken Clips?

Is this anything to worry about? They are completely missing on the other side....
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Nothing to major, but it is best to replace. They are cheep and these ones are easy to install. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLF-00250/
 
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I'm still searching for another pair of leafs with the same dimensions only with a taller height out of a different vehicle so I don't have to add in leafs to level the rear with the front when I do a lift.

Thanks for the recommendation!
 
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This site has leaf spring dimensions. But I would suggest just to get keep your top leaf and replace the lowers with leafs with more arch when loaded. http://www.generalspringkc.com/index.php
 
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Good idea! I never thought of keeping just the top leaf for mounting purposes.
 
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