Broken Leaf Springs

[X-force09]

I have an 89 Ranger. The leaf springs are broken or cracked where they wrap around the bushing. Is there any way that i can weld a piece of steel on the crack, or do i need to buy new leaf springs?

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[LILRANGER]

Get junk yard ones or put new ones on. There is to much stress that goes on for welds or welded plates to hold up

[X-force09]

the only problem with that is that the local junk yard told me that the leaf springs that they have wouldnt be safe to put on any vehicle. I might just have to call around

[Use Common Sense]

Why don't you just buy a new set of springs for $200/set and know you are good to go?

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/p...9QZuaAH9b035r4

For another $100, you can get a set of front mounting brackets to go with the new springs.

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/p...9QZuaAH9b035r4

This is what I would do if the Ranger is in any type of reasonable shape and was going to keep it for a while.

[Unioxia09]

I want to replace the broken leaf, but seeing a PAIR for what everyone else wants for one enticed me. Ride height baybee with these springs, even as 4 leafers I get rid of that ugly azzed sag.

[Use Common Sense]

That's my thought also. A lot of bone yards are getting ridiculas on the prices that they want for used parts making a few dollars more for a new part the smarter way to go. Especially if it's a vehicle you're going to be keeping for a while.

[151stRanger]

i broke my leaf springs in the same place on my 90 ranger and i welded them back up and so far its been 5 months and the welds are still holding