Leaf springs

[mike484]

Originally Posted by lugster

Mike484, what springs did you go with on amazon, were they heavy duty? Also, is it difficult to replace the shocks as well without removing the rear cowling?

Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you scroll down to the "Frequently Bought Together", I ordered all of this.

Im not sure about the shocks, I did disconnect the bottom of the shocks when changing the springs but did not pay any attention to the top.

[lugster]

Finally got around to new rear leaf springs and shocks. Went with sponsor GCK and got the dual action springs and new shocks. Took about 4 hours total (3 hours first side, 1 hour second, shocks were a bit tricky). These springs added just about 1/2" of height. Replaced the spacers and bushings as well, the hardware was reused. Impact wrench almost a necessity here.

[kernal]

Care to comment on the ride? Before and after.

[lugster]

the ride is fine, a bit stiffer than the original springs, other comments on the GCK sponsor site were similar. You can really notice the helper spring when standing on the back. Now I need to look into front springs too!