Replacing suspension

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  1. Wutend

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    Hi there. I'm trying to replace all the rear suspension on my 74 maverick. I just wanna get everything back to stock. Where is the best place to get new leaf springs as mine are sagging quite a bit. I also wanna replace the shackles and bushings. I've searched the forums but most of the links are long gone now. I live very close to summit if they have the parts. I also need to replace the rear air shocks the previous owner has installed. Thanks in advance
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Espo Spring comes to mind. You can also try Autocrafters. They sell Maverick parts...Please please please...Do not put air shocks on that car the floor pan mounts will not take the stress. Welcome to the madness and good luck. Others will chime in be patient.
     
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    It has air shocks now I'm just gathering parts so I can do the whole rear suspension at once
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    as above...just say no to air shocks.
     
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    That's why I'm posting. I need to swap all the old out
     
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    I got my leaf springs from ESPO. You can also try General Spring in Kansas.
    Say "no" to air shocks AND polyurethane bushings...
     
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    I used springsnthings. I went with a 4 leaf instead of 3. Gives it a better stance.
     

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    You can get the same stance with 3-leaf. I ran 4-leaf for 10 years and finally couldn't stand the harsh ride any longer. Switched to 3-leaf and still needed 1-inch lowering blocks to bring the rear down to the desired height...
     
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