Symptoms
Sagging, a harsh ride, home-made hangers, or cracked leaves.
The fix, step by step
- SNLC fitted Alcan leaf springs with a 2-inch lift to his 1964 and matched them to the stock eye-to-eye length (48.5 in on the rear of a 1977 Patrol ute).
- He replaced home-made shackle hangers with NOS Nissan parts from an Australian supplier.
- Support the chassis, swap one axle at a time, fit new bushes and U-bolts, and keep the hangers in their stock locations if you're restoring.
Tools & part numbers
- Jacks and stands
- breaker bar
- penetrating oil
- welder if hangers are replaced
Where to buy the parts
Custom leaf springs (built to your measurements)Alcan Spring ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.