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Shock replacement?

The rear end of my 1991 4X2 extended cab seems to be slumping. Over the years I have carried some heavy loads and have just put my fiberglass cap back on. About 5 years ago I put helper springs on the back leaf springs and I think it helped, but now the rear seems to be "dragging". Is there anything I can do other than remove the helpers and replace the shocks? If I have to replace the shocks should I go with a gas filled that I can pump us for more support? Thanks H-S-F

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help-slip-franklin
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New shocks won't raise it up. Check to see if springs are cracked/broke. You can have a leaf added (is the helper spring an entoire leaf or 1/2 leaf?) You mean air shocks (not gas). They are adjustable.

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Wolfgang

I added a Roadmaster Active Suspension set to my 99, you can adjust your ride hight to suit yourself. I set mine to the instruction specs. and it worked out fine.

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Joseph Myers

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Joseph Myers

I agree with Wolgang, It sounds like you have damaged your leaf spring assembly(s). Adding air shocks will change the appearance at least temproraily, but if the springs are shot, the shocks will take more load than they are designed for and fail quickly.

This could be a dangerous situation if you are still carrying heavy loads. Check your springs out and reapir or replace them.

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crashq

Many areas have a local leaf spring company. Check your local Yellow Pages. You'll probably want to replace the complete spring pack.

Ken

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Ken Shelton

Thanks all, I was finally able to find time to get underneath and check things out. The springs all appear to be intact (no cracks, breaks, still in line, ect..), the shocks were replaced 25K miles ago and seem to be fine (no leaks) and the helper spring is a full one on each side. Is there a way to tell if the springs are "unsprung"? H-S-F

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help-slip-franklin

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