Rear Leaf Springs

[197]

On of my rear leaf springs broke, the top one that hold everything on. Shop quoted me about $800 for new ones. Does that sound about right? It was like $239 for each side and then the shackles and labor.

I would do it my self but the 9 leaf 3/4 ton leafs are heavy has heck.

[Captkaos]

The spring price it reasonable.  As for labor, I can't say.

[zieg85]

I got a set off a 3/4T Suburban that I am scrapping out.  Don't know if they are the same but they are yours if you want to come and get them off.  I am 50 miles SE of Chicago if you're interested.

[197]

Thats about a 4 hour drive, idk... Mine are 9 leafs.... I might just get new ones.

I was just wondering if $800 for a set of rears installed is a good deal?

[blast]

Thats about a 4 hour drive, idk... Mine are 9 leafs.... I might just get new ones.

I was just wondering if $800 for a set of rears installed is a good deal?

It looks OK I think.  If it's high, it ain't much.  Springs are ~$200 apiece, and since yours are 9 leaf, $239 apiece seems right on the money.  The shackles must cost a little, and they'll probably have 2-3 hours labor into it.  So say around $300 for labor? eh?  Doesn't sound too crazy. 

Hey.... out of curiousity, what happened when it broke?  Anything fall apart/out?

[hotrod24]

are these the ones you are talking about they are $239 to and man i would do it your self and save some money i have a 78 1/2 ton and 8 leaf springs in the rear and i have to replace them and do it myself it is up to you good luck

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LFR9139

[197]

Theres another one broken about 4 down also.

[VileZambonie]

If you are incapable of doing it yourself then you don't have much of a choice. I can get a pair of those springs for under $300 bucks at the spring shop and put em in in an hour.

[choptop]

If you can remove the wheel, then the springs shouldn't be much harder for you. 4 nuts on the ubolts to the axle, and one in the front and one in the rear for the spring. You can do it.They never seemed all that heavy to me. Why are you changing the shackels? Are they broke as well??

[197]

The shackles and pretty much every other thing that holds them on are shot (Originals). The Wisconsin winters didn't help either.

I could do them myself, I would have to find a torch, but with the end of school coming up I don't really have much free time

[static22]

Have you checked any local salvage yards. Don't know if it would help but if your on a budget it may.

[Blazin]

Just a note. Using a torch is the right way, but I have done both sides rear leafs by myself with a sawzall and hand tools. Cut the u bolts, and down in between the spring and the hanger / shackle with the sawzall.
As far as being heavy they are light as a feather compared to medium and heavy duty truck springs!

[Pushrod]

Just a note. Using a torch is the right way, but I have done both sides rear leafs by myself with a sawzall and hand tools. Cut the u bolts, and down in between the spring and the hanger / shackle with the sawzall.
As far as being heavy they are light as a feather compared to medium and heavy duty truck springs!

I'll second that!