How to fix broken leaf spring?

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I was under my truck today (2000 silverado) and i noticed i have a broken leaf, its sticking right out of the pack at an angle, i really dont want to pay for a new one or take a verything apart and replace it, my question is, would it b alright to push the leaf back into the pack and put a leaf speing clamp around it?.... i am trying to look around for a new teuck but with having no credit its hard to get a loan. I just need something to hold me over untill i cam figure a new vehicle ouy

thebax2006 · Answer

Just leave it alone and drive until you either fix it or buy another vehicle. if it makes you feel better go ahead and clamp it.

Anonymous · Answer

You don't "fix" springs. you replace them.  Once spring steel breaks you can't repair it.

M. · Answer

When it sticks into your tire, you're going to be angry that you didn't repair it.

A spring shop can repair it least expensively.

Poppy · Answer

Those leaf springs work until broken, then they don't. Fix it right or park it.

? · Answer

Is the leaf actually broken or just twisted out of the pack? If its just twisted put it back and put a spring clamp on it. Even if its broken I would do the same. Umless you are towing trailers or carrying heavy loads it is not a big deal

D J · Answer

Fix it or screw up your truck.

? · Answer

If you don't overload the truck or go off-roading, it should do the trick.........and can't hurt anything.

Matter-of-fact, was in the same situation years ago and actually held the broken leaf in place with a screw  radiator hose clamp    (all I had handy). . . . . forgot about it and drove if for 5+ years like that !!!!

Dan B · Answer

Look for an auto recycler.  they may have one real cheap. The broken leaf effectively weakens the load carrying capacity of that side of the truck - can't support the load evenly with the other leaf spring.

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How to fix broken leaf spring?

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