Replace Bushings in Leaf Springs?
My 2002 Suburban 2500 has worn/rotted bushings in the leaf springs. Should I get these replaced before we move to a heavier TT? Would it be cheaper or better to just replace the springs (and maybe a...
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Thought about this thread today when I looked at, and bought, a 34 year old pickup.
3/4 ton Chevy, camper package coincidentally, and it is setup for hauling a TC, which it did in a previous life. And evidenced by the flattened ribs on the truck bed floor being the only appreciable damage to the bed, it was a heavy camper and it was on that truck for more than a little bit.
The spring bushings "look" cracked. But it's tight. No noise over bunks and the springs are hard as a rock and still have all their original arch.
Unless the OPs truck has been beat like a pack mule its whole life, the springs are more than likely just fine.
3/4 ton Chevy, camper package coincidentally, and it is setup for hauling a TC, which it did in a previous life. And evidenced by the flattened ribs on the truck bed floor being the only appreciable damage to the bed, it was a heavy camper and it was on that truck for more than a little bit.
The spring bushings "look" cracked. But it's tight. No noise over bunks and the springs are hard as a rock and still have all their original arch.
Unless the OPs truck has been beat like a pack mule its whole life, the springs are more than likely just fine.
