Just busted a leaf spring bracket...doh!
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Just busted a leaf spring bracket...doh!
1999 F150 5.4L V8 Triton with 120,000 miles
Coming back from dinner out and BAM, thought a chunk of asphalt hit my truck.... take a look underneath and see my left rear leaf spring bracket has totally rusted through and gave way, rear end of leaf spring is now resting on the bottom of my bed.
Went direct to AutoZone but they don't carry any. Checked RockAuto but they don't carry em either... looks like a call/trip to a dealership is in order. I just hope I can break through the rust on the old bracket bolts.
Anybody have a similar experience? Advice? I'm thinking it is probably as good a time as ever to replace the rear shocks too.
Coming back from dinner out and BAM, thought a chunk of asphalt hit my truck.... take a look underneath and see my left rear leaf spring bracket has totally rusted through and gave way, rear end of leaf spring is now resting on the bottom of my bed.
Went direct to AutoZone but they don't carry any. Checked RockAuto but they don't carry em either... looks like a call/trip to a dealership is in order. I just hope I can break through the rust on the old bracket bolts.
Anybody have a similar experience? Advice? I'm thinking it is probably as good a time as ever to replace the rear shocks too.
