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Bent spring YJ

Discussion in 'Wrangler YJ (1986-1995)' started by Editgreg, May 30, 2020.

  1. May 30, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    I got into an accident this morning
    It seems like the only thing that happened to my YJ. It seemed to drive ok. I noticed the leaf was bent when I got back to my friends. It seemed to drive okay in the short distance. I live two hours away. Is it ok to drive on this. Is it fixable. Does it need to be replaced. Should I just lift the whole Jeep?

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  2. May 31, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    LYFZGOOD

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    I don’t think I would drive it this way not safe and probably going to wear ur tires Just my opinion do you want someone else think just my opinion do you want someone else thinks.
     
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  3. May 31, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    Yeah, I bent a front spring just like that. I bent it back and it held up for a short while after until it finally broke due to the fact that the metal is overstressed. I was on the trail when it let loose. Anyway I contacted the aftermarket manufacturer and they sent me a new leaf for fairly cheap.
     
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  4. May 31, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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    Leaf spring replacement won’t be too difficult but inspect for other damage from the accident. Could be bent mounts or worse some frame issues.
     
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  5. May 31, 2020 at 3:53 PM
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    It doesn’t visibly seem to have done any other frame damage and it didn’t drive like the alignment was Fucked up. How do I go about bending it back? taking it off and heating with mag gas and hammering it?
     
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  6. May 31, 2020 at 4:16 PM
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    Spring replacement is your best solution. Get a used one if Jeep funds are an issue.
     
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