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How To Measure Leaf Springs
It’s not as simple as you think. Download our measuring form and read on to measure divisional length and free arch the right way.
Mono-Leaf Springs Generally Not Recommended
Do you manufacture lowering mono-leaf springs for my 1955 Bel-Air?
Removing Leaves Causes Handling Issues
Should I remove spring leaves to make my vehicle sit level?
Urethane and Rubber in Coil Spring Isolators and Bushings
Which isolator should I use? Is it the same material for the bushings?
Reinstalling U-Bolts
Should I purchase new U-Bolts?
Removing Bushings in Leaf Spring Eyes
How should I remove my old spring eye bushings?
Reusing Old Leaves
Why are my springs sagging after the rebuild?
Ride Height Difference
How do I know the springs I ordered will sit my car with the right stance?
Designing Special Trailer Springs
The leaf springs for my trailer are well beyond operational condition. Do you have original specs for my trailer springs or should I measure them myself?
Why Are Spring Eye Bushings Wider Than The Spring?
The bushings are wider than the spring. Why is this?
Never Weld To A Spring
Some guy said you can replace a U-Bolt by welding his product to the main plate of a spring. It seems like a bad idea. Is it?
How Important Is The Spring Saddle?
How should I fix my straight axle bump steer?
Studebaker Truck Springs
I saw a spring where the leaves were stacked in an odd manner. Does the stacking order matter with leaf springs?
How To Remove Bushings
I tried burning out my bushings and it didn’t seem to work. I didn’t ruin my springs did I? How should I continue?
Which Springs Have The Right Capacity For My Truck?
How should I choose which spring has the right capacity for my vehicle?
Rearching C1 Corvette Springs
I have Corvette leaf springs with grooves. Can we restore them or should I have new ones fabricated?
Can I Use Rear Springs On The Front Of My Vehicle?
I installed rear springs at the front of my vehicle. It seems to be fine. Is there something I’m missing?
Camaro Rear Height: Will New Springs Settle?
I ordered some springs but they don’t seem to be quite like the original. Why is this?
U-Bolt Torque
I’m torquing my spring’s U-Bolt to factory specs but it’s crushing my axle pads. Is this right?
