[BFix] 11 pack leaf springs

[bfranklinisg at earthlink.net]

My bad, you caught me. I meant to type 1/4"

Ben


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Quinn Dusenberry 
To: bfix
Sent: 5/10/2008 4:35:18 PM 
Subject: RE: [BFix] 11 pack leaf springs


The leaves are not 1/16” thick. The might be tapered at the edges, but they are most definitely not 1/16”. They are probably more like ¼”- 5/16”.
 



From: bfranklinisg at earthlink.net [mailto:bfranklinisg at earthlink.net] 
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:46 PM
To: Quinn Dusenberry; bfix
Subject: RE: [BFix] 11 pack leaf springs
 
the leaves look to be around a 1/16th of an inch but I don't think taking out that many leaves would make for a very safe ride 8--)
 
I wonder if I pulled the two smaller leaves if it would get me there? I would settle for a 1/2 inch as well just trying to save some time monkeying around if I can't get there by removing a few leaves.
 
Thanks Ben
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Quinn Dusenberry 
To: bfix
Sent: 5/10/2008 3:16:50 PM 
Subject: RE: [BFix] 11 pack leaf springs
 
I would lean toward eliminating the shortest spring rather than one of the longer ones. They have the least effect on unloaded initial height and also contribute less to controlling spring wrap. You know that each leaf you remove will shorten the height by at least its thickness plus some additional sag based on the decrease in spring rate.
 



From: bfix-bounces at broncofix.com [mailto:bfix-bounces at broncofix.com] On Behalf Of bfranklinisg at earthlink.net
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:17 PM
To: bfranklinisg at earthlink.net; bfix
Subject: RE: [BFix] 11 pack leaf springs
 
By the way, I should have added that I am looking to lose an inch off the pack or off the rear of the truck.
 
Thanks ben
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: bfranklinisg at earthlink.net 
To: bfix
Sent: 5/10/2008 2:11:40 PM 
Subject: [BFix] 11 pack leaf springs
 
I have a set of fairly low mileage 11 pack leaf springs which are either from JBG or BCB? Anyway,  does anyone know how much height I might lose by pulling one of the leafs. Specifically the third longest from the top ?
 
Thanks Ben
 
 
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