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Leaf Spring or Coil Spring/Shock
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<blockquote data-quote="mudgee hunter" data-source="post: 564982" data-attributes="member: 9124"><p>I think I paid $130 For a caravan pair about a year ago. </p><p>Don't buy leaf springs that only have one eye/shackle + lazy slipper at the other end! </p><p>Welding the first (front shackles)in place is simple. </p><p>Weld outer and inner edges only. </p><p>The 2nd shackle needs to be welded within a preload point. </p><p>As once you put the weight on the springs, the shackles linkage angle will change dramatically. </p><p>Loading the spring with a Jack will help you work out the geometry better. </p><p>I've seen many shackles weld in the wrong position. </p><p>Air shocks might give you more ride height options....</p><p>And best run with independent valves.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mudgee hunter, post: 564982, member: 9124"] I think I paid $130 For a caravan pair about a year ago. Don't buy leaf springs that only have one eye/shackle + lazy slipper at the other end! Welding the first (front shackles)in place is simple. Weld outer and inner edges only. The 2nd shackle needs to be welded within a preload point. As once you put the weight on the springs, the shackles linkage angle will change dramatically. Loading the spring with a Jack will help you work out the geometry better. I've seen many shackles weld in the wrong position. Air shocks might give you more ride height options.... And best run with independent valves. [/QUOTE]
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