Twisting leaf spring?

zeke2230

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Dix, NJ

• Jan 3, 2015

• #1

So while doing my after the holidays checks to make sure everything was in proper order I noticed that my rear leaf springs at the shackles were cantilevered down from outside to inside - about 3.5 degrees through the bolt.

What could cause this and is it normal?

Running 35s with a BDS 4.5 long arm setup and a 4.6 stroker. Leafs are 3 years old.

Thanks!

Scott

 

souske

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The land of competition

• Jan 3, 2015

• #2

Are your bushings blown out?

 

zeke2230

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Location

Fort Dix, NJ

• Jan 3, 2015

• #3

Replaced bushings last month. The old ones weren't blown out, but they were pretty tired. Didn't notice this when I replaced them.

 

souske

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The land of competition

• Jan 3, 2015

• #4

Shackle bushings as well?

My shackles are.bow legged also, but the shackle bushings are toast

 

zeke2230

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Dix, NJ

• Jan 3, 2015

• #5

Yes. Shackle and leaf spring bushings all replaced.

 

souske

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Location

The land of competition

• Jan 3, 2015

• #6

Properly.bumpstopped?

Maybe you twisted the leafs too far?
Ubolts tight?

 

zeke2230

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Dix, NJ

• Jan 3, 2015

• #7

Bump stops are good. Ubolts are torqued to spec. May just be time for new leafs.