Replacing Leaf Springs

I did mine myself removed the old spring had it re-arched and a leaf added to ensure it did not sag again. Keep in mind after you reinstall the spring and have everything tight drive the coach about 10 miles over some less then smooth road and then go back in and tighten all the bolts again.

jhilley wrote:

mfox20 wrote:

whem2fish wrote:
mfox did you use Ray's?

I used Fort Worth Champion Spring in downtown Fort Worth. I have used them on 2 Class A's with good results for spring work, front end alignment and they did the labor on my shock replacement.

What did it cost?

It was about 700.00 for the spring work on each motorhome. Really made a handling difference when you took out the lean. Was worth the effort.

And you kinda have to know what is causing the lean. Older 94 was leaning hard right on the front but it turned out to be a weak rear spring. Current one was leaning on front and rear right side and was also just a weak rear causing the problem.

mfox20 wrote:

whem2fish wrote:
mfox did you use Ray's?

I used Fort Worth Champion Spring in downtown Fort Worth. I have used them on 2 Class A's with good results for spring work, front end alignment and they did the labor on my shock replacement.

What did it cost?

Everything is larger and heavier duty. And higher torque specs. I would think big impact guns and at least 3/4" drive ratchets and sockets. I snapped my 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar trying to loosen a suspension bolt.

If you have the tools, I don't see it as that big a deal!

whem2fish wrote:
mfox did you use Ray's?

I used Fort Worth Champion Spring in downtown Fort Worth. I have used them on 2 Class A's with good results for spring work, front end alignment and they did the labor on my shock replacement.

Thanks! The job's gotta be done as the springs on the left side are sagging. I think I have enough stands and jacks, but maybe not enough hands. It looks to be a pretty straightforward job...2 straight bolts and 2 u-bolts.

Anybody gone back with heavier rated springs than OEM? My coach is rated at 20,500lbs. I've been eyeballing the new springs at 22K to give me a little more breathing room....not that I plan to put more stuff in the coach...just that I'm pretty darn close, if not slightly over, even when I'm lightly loaded for a weekend trip.

mfox did you use Ray's?

It's a two out of ten wrench job. Good to have a grinder on hand for stubborn bolts and ditto on plenty of jackstands.

10forty2 wrote:
Anyone ever done the job in their driveway?

Yeah, no big deal.

I have done it twice when I was younger. As stated you need to jack up and support the frame and axle. A good level spot. Best with a couple people. When finish take to truck alignment shop. Be safe