Spring rearching

studdmstr · Post by **studdmstr** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:48 am

Anyone know the right way to rearch springs?
I'm thinking about redoing my rear suspension(bushings, paint etc) and would like to get my rear spring back to factory spec. I'm going to start talking to different shops around to see how much and how they do it.
Is it better to cold rearch them or heat and rearch? Which way is going to not damage the spring or temper?

gonzalo medina · Post by **gonzalo medina** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:03 am

Good question buddy. I guess it's just a matter of what will be done with them. I personally am just sand blasting a good junk yard pair and painting with new bushings. 100 for everything considering it's only a cruising truck with no heavy towing in mind. Never heard feedback on the re-arching process

oldschoolrods · Post by **oldschoolrods** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:32 pm

I used to work at a spring shop we did not do re-arching anymore because they said it takes the temper out of the springs. We always reccomended replacement of the springs.

AustinTom · Post by **AustinTom** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:49 pm

I had a set from a rare jeep rearched but only because they no replacements could be found. The springs are definitely weaker than new ones. I would go for the replacements if you can

jor · Post by **jor** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:13 am

I agree that replacing beats rearching. I had a set rearched years ago on my 1 ton Chev 4wd. They were fine for awhile but over time they weakened. I used to work that truck hard so maybe it was just the heavy loads but I don't think new springs would have weakened in such a short time. Good luck.
jor

studdmstr · Post by **studdmstr** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:31 am

Interesting.........I guess I'll start saving.