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signs that leaf springs are done for?

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MustangMatt1966

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hey guys, i think my car has the original leaf springs in there and i can tell lately that the rear is saggin a little more than usual, what are the signs that its time to replace them???
 

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If it is sagging under it's own weight, or when you fill it up with gas you have to seriously adjust your mirrors, or you just don't like the ride height, then you may want new springs. Sometimes they crack between the u-bolts as well.
 

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yeah, its sagging like all the time, even when im not in the car, and the shocks are new in the back..so im starting to suspect the leaf springs
 
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