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Sagging Alcan 8-Leaf pack? Opinions wanted

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Dr. Sleep, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. Jan 31, 2012 at 5:20 AM
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    Dr. Sleep

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    Most would consider Alcan a professional spring shop. They do exactly that . . . . build leaf spring packs to a customer's specs. Here: http://www.alcanspring.com/
     
  2. Jan 31, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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    ^^ Agreed that they atleast stand by their product!
     
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    Are you going to ask them to help you out with you AALs?
     
  4. Feb 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM
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    I don't think you've made a wrong decision. Alcan is a reputable rear leaf spring company. They do great work. And in this case, sent me 5 replacement leaves per side for free. Who else does that?

    Problem is . . . Alcan built the springs to Wheeler Off Road's specs. If you know exactly what you want . . . how much lift . . . . how much load you want to carry, etc. . . . Alcan can build it custom for you however you want . . . with the driver and passenger specific differences for our Toyotas (driver side is different than passenger side)
     
  5. Feb 4, 2012 at 1:06 PM
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  6. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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    Yeah but I bought mine from Wheelers...let's hope they will service my springs if I ever have that problem.
     
  7. Feb 5, 2012 at 4:42 AM
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    Dr. Sleep,

    Do you know what the thickness is of the individual leaves on the new replacement springs you received?
     
  8. Feb 6, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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    Can you post a picture of your lead springs now that you've had them awhile?
     

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