What kind of leaf springs are these?

Fairlaniac · Dec 29, 2009

I was at the local junkyard scouting out some leaf springs for my '89 Beater truck and came across these. They look fiberglass? They were on a 89-92 Ranger. I was thinking of getting them just because they are different. I don't haul anything heavy in my Ranger just scrap and yard waste. Any ideas what these are?

Thanks,

AllanD · Dec 29, 2009

They are stock base model springs used on late gen2 and early gen3 trucks.

The nice thing about them is that they are what they are, very fatigue resistant.

The bad thing about them is they aren't terribly stiff.

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Fairlaniac · Dec 30, 2009

AllanD,
Is the mounting any different than the steel springs? I'm thinking of getting them as it looks like they will come off quickly. Since it's in the 20's temp wise I don't fell like encountering any through bolts rust to the inner sleeve of a spring bushing.

Thanks,

mjonesjr · Dec 30, 2009

Yes they mount the same way.

strvger · Dec 30, 2009

so not being very stiff, does that translate to more flex for trails?

Fx4wannabe01 · Dec 30, 2009

is it just me or is the spring plate a totally different design on it too?

AllanD · Dec 31, 2009

They do mount the same way at both ends.

Spring plate? yeah, it's different, it's moulded to the spring.

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racsan · Dec 31, 2009

ive never seen that on a ranger. i have seen that on a chevrolet astro van i once had.

What kind of leaf springs are these?

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