[Inspector]

The leaf springs in my 2015 Pro4X are flattened out and in need of replacement. Getting them done at the dealer or a suspension shop is going to run $2,000 or more. Looking underneath, aside from it being a dirty job, it looks relatively straight forward if the nuts and bolts come out. Is there anything I should know before considering doing it myself aside from having everything chocked, blocked and on good jack stands? I'd rather not get into it and find surprises needing special tools etc. I just want to put stock or equivalent replacements as I have no need for lifts etc. Any good write-ups or videos to recommend? I didn't see any how to threads here for the Gen 2 trucks, just the Gen 1.

Thanks
Pete

 

[Grumpy Shihtzu]

 

[Slavic Boer]

Would an "add-a-leaf" help lift a loaded bed? Or would that be more involved?

 

[Inspector]

Thank you Grumpy Shihtzu. Looks doable but I suspect it will take me more than 20 minutes per side.

Pete

 

[Inspector]

Would an "add-a-leaf" help lift a loaded bed? Or would that be more involved?

I'm not that familiar with them but looking at the parts I don't think you can slide them in without going into the same amount of work as you would to change the old ones.

I think I would add suspension air bags if I needed to carry full loads often. I'll sit corrected if that would be the wrong way to go.

Pete

 

[Slavic Boer]

I have a custom truck rack that's on the heavy side. When I saw your thread I was thinking to prevent flattening out the springs prematurely and adding a slight lift.. Gardening starts for me soon. So I wouldn't want to drive around with a sagging bed. For me MAYBE adding a leaf may increase payload/spring tension.

For you, it would seem just putting in a fresh set would be best. You may have a broken leaf? How many miles on yours? What kind of life did it serve?

 

[Inspector]

I have a custom truck rack that's on the heavy side. When I saw your thread I was thinking to prevent flattening out the springs prematurely and adding a slight lift.. Gardening starts for me soon. So I wouldn't want to drive around with a sagging bed. For me MAYBE adding a leaf may increase payload/spring tension.

For you, it would seem just putting in a fresh set would be best. You may have a broken leaf? How many miles on yours? What kind of life did it serve?

I'm the original owner so normally used to make dump runs, get some wood for finishing the basement and the decks out back. The trip out here from BC (think Beverly Hillbillies) and once getting 50 fence posts that were way too heavy along with carrying 250 to 300 pounds of weight in the winter took their tole. Truck is approching 115,000Km.

Others here would be able to advise you about adding a leaf or getting a new set of heavier ones or??

Pete

 

[invasion08]

if you carry heavy loads everyday then get heavier ones. If you drive with an empty bed most days the ride will be harsh heavier springs.

 

[Slavic Boer]

115,000 kms isn't a lot to have flattened springs, but the heavy loads definitely wear them down.