ponkotsu
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- Colorado Springs, CO
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Lincoln Aviator
So I finally started this project. Wasn't so hard to pull the leafs out, as it wasn't so rusty. My Mountaineer is sitting about 1.5 - 2.5" low. There is no published spec, so it's just an estimate based on visual and stock photos.
I expected the leafs would be flattened out. But I measured them, and they measured to exactly the dimensions of a stock spring. (6.5" arch). This is really odd. The vehicle is definetely riding low. The shackles were fully extended to the rear, almost bottoming out. I'm not a spring expert, but from what I've researched, this is an odd situation. Normally the springs will be visibly flattened out with age.
So I figure as long as I have them out, I'll continue with my plan. I re-arched them with a press. I put an additional 2.5" of height in them as planned. That brings them to a 9" arch. Getting them into the truck looks like it's going to be a challenge though!
Anyone seen this before? Almost seems like they are defective or wrong springs. Maybe the leaf is too thin. (Has correct arch but too low spring rate).
I expected the leafs would be flattened out. But I measured them, and they measured to exactly the dimensions of a stock spring. (6.5" arch). This is really odd. The vehicle is definetely riding low. The shackles were fully extended to the rear, almost bottoming out. I'm not a spring expert, but from what I've researched, this is an odd situation. Normally the springs will be visibly flattened out with age.
So I figure as long as I have them out, I'll continue with my plan. I re-arched them with a press. I put an additional 2.5" of height in them as planned. That brings them to a 9" arch. Getting them into the truck looks like it's going to be a challenge though!
Anyone seen this before? Almost seems like they are defective or wrong springs. Maybe the leaf is too thin. (Has correct arch but too low spring rate).