Spring pads - How important are they?

Runnin'OnEmpty · 04-11-2012, 04:09 PM

Hi guys; I'm preparing to install an AAL to a monoleaf
Explorer Sport. The new springs have a hole in each end
for a spring pad. Should I order new pads?

Second question; can these pads be installed with the
spring already in place?

Thanks,
ROE

Runnin'OnEmpty · 04-12-2012, 07:05 PM

No opinions?

Well, I ordered a set of aftermarket 'HELP' pads.
Maybe they'll get here before I get around to
installing the leafs, so I'll just snap them in
before the work begins.

I know a lot of people leave them out when doing
spring work, but they must be there for a reason,
if nothing but to eliminate squeaking....

04-11-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
Runnin'OnEmpty Wannabe Elite Explorer Southeast USA 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,544 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Spring pads - How important are they? Hi guys; I'm preparing to install an AAL to a monoleaf Explorer Sport. The new springs have a hole in each end for a spring pad. Should I order new pads? Second question; can these pads be installed with the spring already in place? Thanks, ROE __________________ 2000 Sport 4x2, 4.0 ohv, 5R55E w/Superior shift kit, 3.55 diff, Mazda truck alloys/BFG TAs, RoadMaster Active Suspension, EE anti-sway bar, F&R poly bushings, camber kit, Rancho shocks, Hooker Aero Chamber muffler, Medium Wedgewood Blue..... Bought another 2000 Sport (God help me), 4.0 ohv auto, 60K actual miles, Cragar SS alloys/BFG TAs, AAL, EE anti-sway bar, Gibson cat-back, Harvest Gold, GT leather interior.

04-12-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
Runnin'OnEmpty Wannabe Elite Explorer Southeast USA 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,544 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	No opinions? Well, I ordered a set of aftermarket 'HELP' pads. Maybe they'll get here before I get around to installing the leafs, so I'll just snap them in before the work begins. I know a lot of people leave them out when doing spring work, but they must be there for a reason, if nothing but to eliminate squeaking.... __________________ 2000 Sport 4x2, 4.0 ohv, 5R55E w/Superior shift kit, 3.55 diff, Mazda truck alloys/BFG TAs, RoadMaster Active Suspension, EE anti-sway bar, F&R poly bushings, camber kit, Rancho shocks, Hooker Aero Chamber muffler, Medium Wedgewood Blue..... Bought another 2000 Sport (God help me), 4.0 ohv auto, 60K actual miles, Cragar SS alloys/BFG TAs, AAL, EE anti-sway bar, Gibson cat-back, Harvest Gold, GT leather interior.

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