Replacement Leaf Springs

[ahkistler]

I've got a pretty bad gangster lean on my exp, so I figure I'd replace the leafsprings/shocks etc.

I've been looking around for replacement leafs/kits and the only one that I can seem to find is at http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/...PING_COST_FOR_LEAF_SPRINGS_ONLY-1803-164.html

I'd be interested in this one, or perhaps the heavy duty version of the leafs (or maybe slap an add a leaf before install) but the shipping is a deterrent to me. It's about $65 to ship here to CA.

Does anyone know of any leaf spring manufacturers they'd recommend in CA to save on the shipping? Or should I just bite the bullet and get it from Bob?

1997 exp EB

 

[J_Train]

cant help you there. but check out rockauto.com

 

[FIND]

Honestly... that isn't a bad price for everything together. He won't do better on Rock Auto.

 

[J_Train]

I didn't think so.

 

[FIND]

Pair of springs, 142.79 per
Shackle kit 17.16 per
u-bolts 6.59 per

142.79 * 2
17.16 * 2
6.59 * 4

$346.26 + shipping less a 5% discount versus 329.00 less a 10% discount plus shipping... He would pay more going through Rock Auto. Only way to go cheaper is to go with used springs.

 

[ahkistler]

Only place I've found cheaper is General Spring, but I haven't found any reviews of them. http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Ford_Explorer_Mountaineer_s/1883.htm

Anybody used them before?

 

[swshawaii]

Another option? (Monroe 58617 Load Adjusting Shocks)

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=377074

 

[ahkistler]

I'm planning on changing the shocks as well, but I don't know if that would fix the problem. Maybe I misused the term gangster, lean, it leans lower towards the driver side, not just front to back. Its pretty noticeable and I figure new leafs, maybe with an extra in the stack (4/1 instead of 3/1), would be prudent.

 

[Turdle]

For replacement leafs

www.lmctruck.com


http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fex/full.aspx?Page=79

Generalspringkc is very good also.


Then try a set of monroe sensa trac load adjusting shocks,

Personally, I like them

http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-58617-...sr=8-1&keywords=ford+explorer+rear+load+shock

 

[ahkistler]

I ordered some from general spring, came out to $218.35 after $60 shipping to CA. Turdle, I'll probably go with Monroe shocks, not sure about that model though I'm not sure if I need that much load assist, I'll probably be driving up do Oregon in this next month also, so a soft ride would be nice for that trip.

 

[DCVR 614]

I have been looking for replacement leafs too. Thanks for the info!

 

[J_Train]

I did not know LMC trucks had stuff for the Explorer. cool good to know.

 

[Beerking27]

i bought new hd springs from autoandtrucksprings.com and love um, evened out the back end and runs great with the shackles

 

[jkufen]

Going from a 3 to 4 leaf like on LMC will that give any lift? or would it just make it a stiffer ride? Thanks!

 

[Beerking27]

4 leafs instead of 3 will give you a lift. it was around 2" total with the shackles, just enough to be leveled out in the front with torsion bars. i had to crank up the driver side torsion bolt all the way just to even it out but everything runs great