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12-05-2011, 09:20 PM
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V8 Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texarkana, TX
Name: Mark
Age: 36
Posts: 697
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Overload leaf spring
Correct me if I'm wrong but it's the shorter leaf spring that sits on top of the others and isn't connected at the front
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12-05-2011, 10:02 PM
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SRT Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Name: Colton
Age: 29
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Oh ok, if I did that would it have any affect on the ride? And what if I loaded something in the back, would it put more stress on the leaf spring? I would do it if it didn't have any negative effects.
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12-05-2011, 10:10 PM
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V6 Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Houston Tx
Name: Caleb
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I removed the ol leaf on my old truck and wouldn't do it if you haul or tow a lot. Ride isn't changed but it will squat like a bitch if you put any weight in the back.
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12-05-2011, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tampa Bay
Name: Jay
Age: 43
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On my truck, its the very bottom leaf, its the stiffest one. You can still put stuff in the bed, but it all depends on weight at that point. I watch the way my truck sits when I actually load it up, which don't happen to often. I have been w/o my o/l for over 2yrs my pack is fine, when I do my full flip in the rear ill put it back in for added stability at that point, as for ride quality it hasn't changed, other than less body roll.
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12-05-2011, 10:20 PM
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SRT Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Name: Colton
Age: 29
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Yeah I hardly ever put anything in the back. If I do its very light. How much more drop will I get if I do it?
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12-05-2011, 11:12 PM
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SRT Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Name: Colton
Age: 29
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I'm guessing its the one with the bump pad right?
Here's a pic
And it looks like I'd just have to drop the axle, take the deal holding the leaf springs on loose, take pressure off the springs and slide the o/l out. Am I in the ballpark?
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12-06-2011, 08:55 PM
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SRT Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Name: Colton
Age: 29
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Anybody??
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12-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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V8 Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texarkana, TX
Name: Mark
Age: 36
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Yeah the short one is the overload spring. Is it attached to anything at the other end? If not, then you're right on the removal
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12-06-2011, 09:28 PM
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President - Admin
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tampa Bay
Name: Jay
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Yep, may have a bolt holding all of em together I do on mine. Do 1 side at a time.
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12-06-2011, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Name: Colton
Age: 29
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So drop the axle and it should come right out right?
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