leaf springs

[sportblack99]

So i have the rear end sag and looking for spring for replacement

1999 ex sport

Found these
http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacemen...uv/p2005966.jcwx?filterid=c11298d16937y1999j2

Any thoughts, anybody used them before. Im not looking for lift out of them although i might run warriors. Looking to replace them before the snow gets deep.

 

[239]

So i have the rear end sag and looking for spring for replacement

1999 ex sport

Found these
http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacemen...uv/p2005966.jcwx?filterid=c11298d16937y1999j2

Any thoughts, anybody used them before. Im not looking for lift out of them although i might run warriors. Looking to replace them before the snow gets deep.

Why not get your current leafs rearched? I had the sagging issue with my left leaf too. Got my stock ones rearched and the truck sits 2" higher than before.

 

[sportblack99]

I would but am not a fan of the monoleaf. I like the multileaf, if one leaf breaks axle stays put. With monoleaf if it breaks your done. Wat did it cost to get it rearched tho

 

[BradR]

Nothing wrong with what you posted if they'll fit, but like 239 said, you could get them re-arched and it would probably be cheaper.

 

[BradR]

I just realized you have mono leaf, could always junk yard find some 4 door packs.

 

[sportblack99]

Just read on rearching. People say that they will start sagging again after awhile. Im planning on going with 4 door multileafs packs. Just not sure on where to get them from.

I thought about getting used but dont know how much life they will have before ill have to rip them out and replace them again. Might as well replace with new

 

[1996BLKBauer]

My 4 Door had a rather large sag on the left hand side, I bought new leafs for mine, which helped a lot. but it still sags slightly with a full tank of gas.

 

[239]

Just read on rearching. People say that they will start sagging again after awhile. Im planning on going with 4 door multileafs packs. Just not sure on where to get them from.

I thought about getting used but dont know how much life they will have before ill have to rip them out and replace them again. Might as well replace with new

A local shop rearched both of my explorer's leafs for $80. So far mine haven't started sagging again, they still have the two inch arch they had a month ago. As long as the shop adds enough arch it should hold for a long time. Then again I don't tow anything so there hasn't been any weight but the rear of the vehicle itself on the springs. You should look for a pair of 4 leafs. I know LMC sells them for $99 each new but I'm not sure how well those work. I've read a few posts on here that say they're pretty good but not for adding more than stock height.

 

[SoNic67]

Ford leaf spring codes
Leafs data (1991-2001)

 

[gmanpaint]

If your going to buy new, (and mentioned installing the lift shackles), just get a set of new packs with 2" of lift in them already. These will hold the lift longer (& better) than any other method of lift. These will not change the pinion angle "As" drastic as the shackles will, and save your pinion seal.

Search around, there are a few places that sell assorted amount of lift springs. Some crazy expensive, some very affordable.

 

[drdoom]

Bam. http://www.customsuspension.com/store/index.php?cPath=365

 

[GRNMACHINE]

So far been very happy with ARB leaf springs. Couldnt stand the monoleaf either. Better ride with the ARB OME Dakar springs. I believe they were around $320 pair plus shipping.

 

[sportblack99]

I looked at the ones at lmc. Only $13 more than the john r springs on jcwhitney. Might go with those.

 

[239]

I looked at the ones at lmc. Only $13 more than the john r springs on jcwhitney. Might go with those.

I called a while back and a rep told me they are actually new springs and they had been designed to meet OEM specs when I asked if they where salvaged parts. I almost got the LMC ones but in the end the local option was cheaper for me.