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Replace front springs or not?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kn38ms, Jun 28, 2013.

  1. Jun 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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    kn38ms

    kn38ms [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm going to replace the factory TRD pkg yellow Billies with 5100's.
    I just turned a paltry 16K miles, so the original shocks being 11+ years old, the fluid must be shot along with the seals worn due to inactivity.

    The front springs seem fine but being 11yo should I replace them?
    They don't bind or make any noise but I wonder if they have sagged
    from the vehicle being parked for so long. Of course I would go with OME 880's
     
  2. Jun 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM
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    Mr. Biscuits

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    yeah replace em. they're probably sagging like a pair of old titties and making your ride terrible.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2013 at 4:45 AM
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    kn38ms

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    Agreed, the front rides like an old pair of titties...:eek:
     

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