Are spring spacers bad?
Spring spacers have the same issues as a full suspension upgrade, in that you can bust CV’s, struts, upper control arms (UCA), ball joints, suspension geometry, the lot if you don’t do it properly.
What is the purpose of spring spacers?
Fixed amount of guaranteed lift: A spacer basically changes the height of the spring pad. A spacer will give a fixed amount of lift that will never change. The coil spring, used in conjunction with a spacer, can change lift height (due to wear or a change in weight), but the spacer will never change height.
Why are strut spacers bad?
This over-extension can cause ball joint, CV joint and/or component damage. When strut spacer kits are fitted above the top mount assembly the shock assembly can bottom out before the lower control arm reaches the bump stop. This can possibly lead to major structural damage and / or complete shock failure.
What causes leaf springs to shift?
For example, worn-out leaf spring bushings can cause the axle to shift back and forth or the angle between the axle and the frame to change when driving over bumps. Loose U-bolts or a broken centre bolt can also cause the axle to shift from its place resulting in similar problems.
Do coil spacers affect alignment?
The answer is yes, no, maybe. If you had it aligned before you put the winch on, then the alignment changed as the front sagged. If you install spacers and put it back to where it was before the winch was installed, then the alignment will be good.
Do I need alignment after spacer lift?
It is not effected by a lift and will not change, so an alignment is not needed to adjust camber. Toe is determined/set by the tie rod that goes from knuckle to knuckle on your axle. It is not effected by a lift and is not changed… so you do not need an alignment to set toe (assuming it is correct before the lift).
Do you need an alignment after coil spacers?
Premium Member. The answer is yes, no, maybe. If you had it aligned before you put the winch on, then the alignment changed as the front sagged. If you install spacers and put it back to where it was before the winch was installed, then the alignment will be good.
Where are the Spacers on a leaf spring?
These spacer blocks will be available in multiple heights to allow for different final ride height options. The blocks will be placed on the bottom of the leaf spring between the spring and the axle, and they may be tapered to set the caster angle of the axle.
Do you need to replace your leaf spring pads?
Leaf spring pads and spacers can be easily forgotten when building a list of parts for a leaf spring replacement job, but they should not be ignored. Leaf spring spacers and pads perform essential jobs in the suspension system and should be replaced if they have damage or wear. What are Leaf Spring Spacers?
What does a caster do to a leaf spring?
Caster is the angle of the king pin, and it can affect the straight-line stability of the truck. Leaf spring spacer blocks will be application-specific as they need to interact with the spring and the axle securely.
What’s the curvature of a leaf spring pack?
Leaf springs have a specific curvature when they come from the factory, and this curvature and the number of leafs in the spring pack, determines the load capacity and the ride height of the vehicle. We’re going to show you the the process and tools required to replace the leaf springs under your car.