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Need Advice re Leaf Springs

smritte

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

Deavers perhaps
Deavers are nice springs. When I build my spring packs, I add in Teflon inserts between the leaves if they don't already come with them. My Deavers did.

Off road tends to move the springs more than street, we wear the coating off and they start to rust. This is normally what causes squeaking. If you use a wet type lube, it traps dirt and grinds away at the finish causing them to squeak faster. This is what makes the inserts shine.
 

MidOH

Rank IV

Off-Road Ranger I

Good. Now get some firm shocks.

Springs dont absorb much energy. They just allow the suspension to move. 2.5's with resi will be fine.
 
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