2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Help Help Help

[Peterbilt379CJ]

I could use some help. My springs and shocks are smoked and need to be replaced and I have looked everywhere but cant find new unless i go to a dealer or a spring shop. Spring shop is out of the question and the dealer wants big $$$.



How do I know the springs are smoked? Well if the truck empty is sitting on the bump stops I can safley assume that they are ready to hit the bricks. Yes I did say bump stops. Front and rear.



Dont want to lift it I just want it to return to normal ride height. and no, I am not having the rears re-arched.



I plan on putting in bilstein shocks but still cant find springs.



I also just put $4900. 00 into the truck for repairs. I never had to put any money into her either up until a few weeks ago.



What did I have done for $4900. 00??????



R&R steering box

R&R ball joints upper and lower both sides

R&R both tie rods

R&R drag link

R&R sway bar and bushings

R&R front hubs, rotors

R&R pitman arm

R&R track bar

R&R fuel gauge sending unit

R&R all fluids Diffs, trans, t-case, engine, coolant,



only have about 89,000 miles on the truck however I can document about 16,000 of it with a plow hanging off the front end.



Anyway i was going to buy a new one but putting this one back together has only cost me 5 grand and a new one is about 40 grand so i will keep my 1995 BR2500HD for another 5 years.



BUT I STILL NEED SPRINGS PLEASE HELP.

 

[Andy Morrison]

Springs

Spring shop or salvage yard

 

[KIseminger]

You might check on eBay as well. You might run in to someone parting out a vehicle

 

[lil red cummins]

hi peterbuilt,



i didnt notice where you are from. i just got a set of rear springs from a local guy here in cleveland for the 91 d250 listed below. if you are not near here i don't think he deals long distance, because you have to pick up at his store. i bought 2 brand new 5 leaf springs for $100 ea. had them within 4 days of ordering them.



i did find this at JCWhitney. this will give you some idea of price and availability.



pm me if you want a name and phone # of the local merchant.



good luck

jim

 

[AKAMAC]

Call T-rex and ask if they have used springs. I will get the thickness for the #47 & #48 springs and post tomorrow. He only wanted a small amount of $ for them.