Alright guys, so I have figured out my springs are worn and sagging. At 171k miles, it is possible. I have gotten the ability to pick up a set of springs off of a wrecked 99 for $50 for the set. However, the gentleman I spoke with believes the springs were over axle mounted. I have under axle. What if anything do I need to change to make this swap? Do I need to weld new perches to the axle to make this work? This buy depends on your answers. I have been looking for good springs but didn't want to pay $300 for a set. I have been gathering all the parts to rebuild the suspension in the rear, and these springs are the last thing I need to buy before I start the project. Thanks Guys!

If you need pictures of my rear, let me know, I can post them in minutes.

 

no stock durango was ever spring over unless a lift kit was installed or replaced. Many a few people think the durango is spring over so he may be confused. If it was a kit installed i wouldnt go through the hassle of swapping. When i broke a spring i went with a Dakota +4 spring which matched my TS so stock shackle was used.

 

sweet thanks, yeah this guy already sold the rear and didn't sell the springs and he runs a salvage yard and wasn't looking at the truck. I started thinking after I posted and was like wait, if it is the same year..should be the same spring unless lift kit, but no lift kit was installed. Thanks!

 

yup as stated all durangos are spring under axle; dakotas are spring over axle

 

Thanks guys

 

Not trying to thread jack but that is really weird they have the same basic design but the Dak's are SOA.

 

do you remember where you got the springs from

 

Question, I have the springs, they look in good shape, going to wire brush the dust and little surface rust off of them, and paint them with black rust-o-leum and then coat it with acrylic enamel to help the paint last longer.

I am replacing the bushings, and bolts.

My question...There are 2 pieces of metal on the springs about middle between where they connect to the hangers and where it connects to the axle. These are loose and I would like to replace them. But I can not find the name of the part. Could it be Leaf Spring Insulators? Thanks in advance!

 

hahahaha, google just answer my question, I got fed up with looking so I left the computer. Came back to check the forum, and then started typing Leaf Spring in google and it said Leaf Spring Clamps? I looked, and viola, that would be them...

 

Are you talking about the U-Bolts? Yes you need to replace them.