Do Alcan leaf spring sag after a year?

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Do Alcan leaf spring sag after a year? #496632 09/01/04 04:54 PM

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Los Angeles, CA

Ozy

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Can anyone tell me how Alcan springs work; soft or harsh, and how durable they are. I'm wondering if they sag and lose ride height after a year or so?

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Re: Do Alcan leaf spring sag after a year? [Re: Ozy] #496633 09/01/04 06:08 PM

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4Crawler

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I've had 2 sets and I find they settle just a little, maybe 1/2" - 1" if at all. Be sure and weight your truck (both axles separate) before you order to get the right spring rate for your needs.

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Re: Do Alcan leaf spring sag after a year? [Re: 4Crawler] #496634 09/01/04 06:13 PM

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Red_Chili

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Mine sagged almost immeasurably. I also used some very well-used 4" springs for a while, and when measuring them against brand new ones found only 1/2" difference in height (I know this can be an apples and oranges comparison, but...).

They are first rate springs.

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Re: Do Alcan leaf spring sag after a year? [Re: Ozy] #496635 09/01/04 07:20 PM

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Oklahoma

mt_goat

Body Damage is Cool

You can grow old waiting for Alcan springs to sag. Mine came a little too high in the rear and after a year of waiting for them to sag I gave up and removed two of the leaves from each side to get the truck level. Also make sure to get the right length, mine have a 51.5 inch arc lenght and are a little too short.

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