Rusty leaf springs

I’ve unfortunately had the same issue with Alcan leafs. I lived in upstate NY for two years. The frame is in good condition still despite the salt, the Alcans rusted so bad so quickly that I definitely need to replace them.

 

They're steel. They rust. They work. Get over it.

 

Contrary to popular belief, washing the truck in the winter doesn't really do much if anything in the way of rust prevention.

A proper rust inhibitor does, however. (Woolwax, FluidFilm, etc)

 

I'm sure OP cared 6 years ago when he started this thread.

 

Lol yeap.

 

Spray some WD40, let it soak 1-2 hours, then go ahead with wirebrush or sand paper and take it off. Its only surface rust, shouldn't be hard to remove.

 

this thread is 6 years ago and it would take 50 years for leafs to rust through

 

Those don’t even look that bad.

 

And do you use the same preventative on the springs as the frame?

 

I never look at the leaf springs on my Sport but I do get the Krown treatment every fall have been since new.