workhorse front driver side leaf spring

worqhors · 11-06-2011, 04:21 AM

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?

bowtieracin · 11-06-2011, 07:00 AM

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!

scottyb · 11-06-2011, 08:03 AM

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.

worqhors · 11-06-2011, 09:07 AM

That was a quick one. Thanks.

Legendary Golf Carts · 11-06-2011, 03:02 PM

Have you done anything to the rear suspension? the rear springs are likely also worn.

worqhors · 11-06-2011, 04:16 PM

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.

Legendary Golf Carts · 11-07-2011, 02:31 PM

Workhorses have heavy duty springs front and back.

blake80 · 11-07-2011, 04:39 PM

My brother replaced both front and rear leafs on his workhorse and it still leans to the drivers side

worqhors · 11-08-2011, 05:09 PM

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.

11-06-2011, 04:21 AM	#1
worqhors Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 330	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?

11-06-2011, 07:00 AM	#2
bowtieracin Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 377	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
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	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.

11-06-2011, 09:07 AM	#4
worqhors Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 330	Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring That was a quick one. Thanks.

11-06-2011, 03:02 PM	#5
Legendary Golf Carts Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 341	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
worqhors Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 330	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.

11-07-2011, 02:31 PM	#7
Legendary Golf Carts Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 341	Re: workhorse front driver side leaf spring Workhorses have heavy duty springs front and back.

11-07-2011, 04:39 PM	#8
blake80 REAL MEN GET EM DIRTY Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rincon , ga. Posts: 3,646	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

11-08-2011, 05:09 PM	#9
worqhors Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 330	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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