Are flat leaf springs bad?
Leaf springs are the long, flat springs under the rear end of a car or truck. If the springs are bad, it is very easy for the average car owner to know. Unless you are a certified mechanic, it is not recommended that you attempt to replace them. They are also important if you are using a vehicle to tow.
What is better add-a-leaf or helper springs?
The one main difference between add-a-leafs and helper springs is an add-a-leaf will give you a constant rate while helper springs will give you constant and progressive. When the load in your truck increases the helper spring will progressively increase its resistance to the load.
Can you Offroad with leaf springs?
Despite the shift toward coil springs, there are still many advantages to using leaf springs. Their simplicity, strength, and reliability make them great for off-road and commercial applications. They aren’t without their disadvantages, though.
Do helper springs affect quality?
Helper springs are designed to increase load capacity. But sometimes this affects ride quality. Add a leaf can increase capacity (up to 800 lb) but will affect the unloaded ride quality. Air ride is always inflated, which can affect the unloaded ride quality.
Do helper springs actually work?
With an increase or decrease in the amount of air pressure in each bag, you can adjust the suspension for rides with lights loads, heavy loads or no load at all. People often ask — do helper springs really work? The answer is yes, absolutely.
Can I add more leaf springs to my truck?
Add helper springs For leaf springs (a common rear suspension for trucks) you could simply add another leaf, or use ‘spring helpers’ that bolt on to your existing springs to add tension and strength. Coil springs are more common on the front end and can be reinforced by fairly inexpensive, easily-applied supports.
Can leaf springs be re arched?
Re-arching a leaf spring can be done by “cold” or “hot” methods. When a spring is re-arched, the leaves are returned to the original shape. Some people say re-arching springs doesn’t work well. If the spring steel hasn’t lost its “temper,” it can probably be re-arched.
Are leaf springs or coil springs better for towing?
Leaf Benefits In terms of function, leaf spring suspensions are much simpler, since the axle is suspended by the spring, and does not require the complicated suspension geometry of the coil-spring set-up. Leaf springs are also much sturdier, and are capable of handling much higher loads with less deflection than coils.
When do you need to replace leaf springs on a Toyota Tundra?
A leaf spring is an integral part of a truck suspension system, and it requires replacement from time to time. When you want to extend the service life of your Toyota Tundra or get your truck back on the road, our replacement OEM leaf springs are the smart way to go.
Where did the 2008 Toyota Tundra come from?
1st owner purchased on 03/20/08 and owned in LA until 03/26/12 • 2nd owner purchased on 06/26/12 and owned in TX until 09/12/16. 1st owner drove an estimated 18,217 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 9,979 miles/year.
How many miles does a Toyota Tundra drive?
1st owner purchased on 02/13/08 and owned in TX until 06/09/11 • 2nd owner purchased on 08/03/11 and owned in TX until 03/05/13 • 3rd owner purchased on 03/05/13 and owned in TX until 04/20/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 33,321 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 14,320 miles/year.
When was the last time I serviced my Toyota Tundra?
Purchased on 07/15/08 and owned in VA until 04/06/21. Driven an estimated 16,075 miles/year. Last serviced at 205,420 miles in Virginia Beach, VA on 05/12/21 • Vehicle serviced • Maintenance inspection completed • Fluids checked.