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11-06-2011, 04:21 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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workhorse front driver side leaf spring
It's a 97 Workhorse. Do you think that, overtime (14 years), the front leaf spring has weakened to the point that, despite installing a brand new front shocks, my left side (driver) is almost 2 inches lower than my right? In which case, I would have it replaced. Any thoughts otherwise like lengthening the shocks bracket or using a longer shock absorber on the driver side?
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11-06-2011, 07:00 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
I would for sure say the leaf is worn out. especially on the driver side as that one usually gets the most use. I would replace spring and should be good to go. Good luck!
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11-06-2011, 08:03 AM | #3 |
Happy Carting
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
It is the spring that holds the body & frame up off of the axles. This is no small job when you add batteries and driver. Replace springs in pairs for best results.
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11-06-2011, 09:07 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
That was a quick one. Thanks.
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11-06-2011, 03:02 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
Have you done anything to the rear suspension? the rear springs are likely also worn.
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11-06-2011, 04:16 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
Re the rear ones, no. But probably, the same side is weak as the rear driver side is lower by half an inch. I have a spare 94 Electric just for parts. I will check if the front springs can be "borrowed". Thanks.
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11-07-2011, 02:31 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
Workhorses have heavy duty springs front and back.
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11-07-2011, 04:39 PM | #8 |
REAL MEN GET EM DIRTY
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
My brother replaced both front and rear leafs on his workhorse and it still leans to the drivers side
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11-08-2011, 05:09 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring
Did your brother replace also the shock absorber? I still have to work on it this week-end. If it would still lean on the driver's side, a shock absorber hanger extension probably will help. Thanks for the info.
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