CARC686
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- Las Cruces, New Mexico
Reference image for ride height before spring replacement:
![Height Reference Image.jpeg Height Reference Image.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678868-f4efcd3c106a58234e54272a20f43c5a.jpg)
Fender to tire clearance in inches:
![Tire to Fender Clearance.jpeg Tire to Fender Clearance.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678871-dd64c4e1d786111317ef778fe44d1bf5.jpg)
Bump stop clearance spec is 2". This truck has 3/4" of sag:
![Bump Stop Clearance.jpeg Bump Stop Clearance.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678872-8ccb5d15100fd84187cd2bd35d1a7ff0.jpg)
Reverse arch on 40 year old, three leaf OEM springs:
![Negative Arch.jpeg Negative Arch.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678867-a1dafc9c7be63cf51c971342e0b4f92e.jpg)
22402HD [Husky via RockAuto] replacement springs, four leaves, 1900LBS rated:
![22-402HD.jpeg 22-402HD.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678869-5054591a33275499e081e95a6b1080f3.jpg)
3.2105R bushing kit [Energy Suspension] installed in shackle end of springs:
[Check the instructions. These are the 2007s. The 2008s go in the top of the shackle.]
![Energy Suspension.jpeg Energy Suspension.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678870-3a6d9ceb6ed278e8e1bbcc5be4659432.jpg)
A problem. Shackle bolt diameter:
![Shackle Bolt Diameter.jpeg Shackle Bolt Diameter.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678873-e5352edf3cbed570913d09901c4f3511.jpg)
Inside diameter of shackle spacer provided in Energy Suspension kit:
![Bushing Spacer ID.jpeg Bushing Spacer ID.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678874-e6f367a87d36895b72a72c9acb7ad754.jpg)
I contacted Energy Suspension via email this evening. If I don't get a timely response, I'll find somebody with a drill press to run an 11mm bit through these. The springs came with rubber bushings installed in the front eyes. I broke three drill bits off in one of them this evening. Not my proudest moment, but certainly not my worst either. The torch and reciprocating saw come out tomorrow. I'm in no rush. Will update as I go.
![Height Reference Image.jpeg Height Reference Image.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678868-f4efcd3c106a58234e54272a20f43c5a.jpg)
Fender to tire clearance in inches:
![Tire to Fender Clearance.jpeg Tire to Fender Clearance.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678871-dd64c4e1d786111317ef778fe44d1bf5.jpg)
Bump stop clearance spec is 2". This truck has 3/4" of sag:
![Bump Stop Clearance.jpeg Bump Stop Clearance.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678872-8ccb5d15100fd84187cd2bd35d1a7ff0.jpg)
Reverse arch on 40 year old, three leaf OEM springs:
![Negative Arch.jpeg Negative Arch.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678867-a1dafc9c7be63cf51c971342e0b4f92e.jpg)
22402HD [Husky via RockAuto] replacement springs, four leaves, 1900LBS rated:
![22-402HD.jpeg 22-402HD.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678869-5054591a33275499e081e95a6b1080f3.jpg)
3.2105R bushing kit [Energy Suspension] installed in shackle end of springs:
[Check the instructions. These are the 2007s. The 2008s go in the top of the shackle.]
![Energy Suspension.jpeg Energy Suspension.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678870-3a6d9ceb6ed278e8e1bbcc5be4659432.jpg)
A problem. Shackle bolt diameter:
![Shackle Bolt Diameter.jpeg Shackle Bolt Diameter.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678873-e5352edf3cbed570913d09901c4f3511.jpg)
Inside diameter of shackle spacer provided in Energy Suspension kit:
![Bushing Spacer ID.jpeg Bushing Spacer ID.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/678/678874-e6f367a87d36895b72a72c9acb7ad754.jpg)
I contacted Energy Suspension via email this evening. If I don't get a timely response, I'll find somebody with a drill press to run an 11mm bit through these. The springs came with rubber bushings installed in the front eyes. I broke three drill bits off in one of them this evening. Not my proudest moment, but certainly not my worst either. The torch and reciprocating saw come out tomorrow. I'm in no rush. Will update as I go.