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Old 10-19-2011, 11:12 PM
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I keep having problems with my passenger leaf pack bending/breaking. Im running a spooled Ford 9in, not sure if that has anything to do with it but I didnt have the problem until I did the axle swap. I broke the pack twice in one weekend, my current setup is a factory main leaf with one front leaf from a Ford F250, its about 1/2in at the perch and tapers to about a 1/4 near the ends. After about a month or so its starting to bend a bit too. Its really starting to get on my nerves any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Dont think the spool would have anything to do with it. With a spool it should be sending equal pressure to both sides.
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Try these guys out.
http://www.generalspringkc.com/index...&parent=1&pg=1
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Does it happen when you turn? Your tire probably isn't sliding enough.
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Quick question, are you running blocks? Also, you are only using 2 leaves?
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Quick question, are you running blocks? Also, you are only using 2 leaves?

your thinking what i'm thinking? too much torque and axle wrap, because the bastard pack isn't strong enough?
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Yup!
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i think it's the occational Nor Easter that gives us our wits.
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Hahaha!
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It is definately Axle wrap that is causing your rear to bend yoour leafs. You need to build a traction bar.
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Only two leafs as of now, Im running 31s and no lift. The single Cherokee leaf and the single front F250 setup has lasted the longest.
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