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Sagging Leaf Springs on Sierra

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Sagging Leaf Springs on Sierra

Post by joeyJJJ »

Hi All

I don't know if it's a problem or not, but the rear leaf springs on my sierra are almost straight and the front leaf springs are bent up in the middle (opposite of what you normally see).

Is that normal for sierras or are my leaf springs overly worn out and nearly ready to break? Should I be concerned? I have heard of leaf springs breaking before, and it wouldn't be pleasant for one of them to break whilst travelling at speed, one may find themself wrapped around a tree.
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Post by christover1 »

Yes they are badly worn, and yes its also very normal.
I have never seen one bust, but they can.

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Post by spamwell »

i broke one offroad, going backwards down a hill with no rear right spring and nowhere to stop is not fun , get new springs! :D
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Post by PJ.zook »

Mine are pretty much the same. Can you actually get them reset to normal height and spring tension so they last another long time? Is it worth is cost wise to get them reset or for an extra $50 can you get new?
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Post by grimbo »

just get new. ARB Dakar springs aren't that expensive and are perfect for the Sierras
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Post by beaver700 »

What are the best springs for best ride comfort? and how much $$$
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Post by lay80n »

In a leaf spring sierra with standard length and position leafs, comfort isnt going to happen.Depending on how far you want to take your car, might be a good time to look at RUF and or different leafs.
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Post by dank »

I've got the OME dakar 2 inch lift with light duty spring in them. It's fine although it looks as if the standard shock thats comes with them are too short but i haven'e been bothered to check its just a suspicion if you get them check them at the mechanics before you drive away it may save you a trip back. otherwise they are going well and i got the full kit for 1000 fitted. in melbourne outer east.

Although as of 10 minutes ago my weekend warrior zook will become my daily driver for a couple of weeks while my x-trail take a visit to the panel shop after my girlfriend called up and said someone had run into it today! lol....all i can do is laugh! no use crying i might go have a beer :twisted:
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