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Hell Creek stopped selling mj leafs so figured I'd try general spring to get some metric ton military wrapped springs. Was told 4 weeks since they had to be made. No biggie. Sitting at 6 weeks now and when I can get a hold of the only guy that knows anything about it all I get is "they're still at the manufacturer" asked an estimate on how long and was told around 8 weeks. At this point I shouldve just gone with an add a leaf or drove out to pick up some metric tons. Figured I'd share the experience if anyone is thinking about going that route. We'll see how the springs are if they get here before winter...

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I was going to order military wrapped springs a few months back. I called to ask if they wore in stock. They said no. I asked what they had in stock. He listed 1 spring set. I ordered that. I got those springs the same week I ordered. 

 

I DID NOT want to be in your position. Sorry for your delay, damn first world problems.... :/ 

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The problem with the military wrap MT springs is that they were initially done in a batch run. Single orders can have a silly layover time.  When I was considering getting a pair they told me it could take as long as 90 days turn around.  I've only had good dealings with GS, but you definitely want to call them before ordering.

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I called and ordered my Metric Ton leafs from them and they arrived THE NEXT FREAKING DAY ON MY DOORSTEP!

I couldn't believe it and I live nowhere near them in Pittsburgh PA.

 

 

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So I've been calling every Monday around 1400 or so to check in and getting the same answer every time "I'm expecting them from my supplier any day now". Well decided to give it a shot today and finally got something different. They told me they were being shipped from Omaha today and he'll have them Monday. Hopefully its not more smoke but going to call Tuesday if its not marked for shipped. Fingers crossed.

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Shipping from Omaha.  Now I am curious who they are supplied from here....  I would almost bet my last 2 cents they are supplied by Linale Manufacturing.  I kind of want to call them and see if I can order from them.   They even offer zinc coating for leaf springs,.  :yes:

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Shipping from Omaha.  Now I am curious who they are supplied from here....  I would almost bet my last 2 cents they are supplied by Linale Manufacturing.  I kind of want to call them and see if I can order from them.   They even offer zinc coating for leaf springs,.  :yes:

If I knew they got them from Omaha I would've just gone direct. I go up there every couple months anyway. Plus the zinc coating would've saved me time too. Hopefully they're coated with something so I don't have to pull them apart and hit them with tractor spray paint like I did the RE springs on my old XJ.

 

has anyone tried benz springs here in portland ore? they handle alot of different brands and also re arcing too. they even do customs as well I think.

 

I've bought and have had springs re arced with them in the past. they've been around for a long time.

 

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I haven't but I'll look into it next time I need a set. My wagoneer is going to need all 4 here soon.

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That's as of today. I count down from the 5th since I had to call in and change the order to the military wrap style springs and the 2nd / 3rd / 4th was a holiday weekend

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Shipping from Omaha.  Now I am curious who they are supplied from here....  I would almost bet my last 2 cents they are supplied by Linale Manufacturing.  I kind of want to call them and see if I can order from them.   They even offer zinc coating for leaf springs,.  :yes:

I sent Linale an email and got no reply.  Do you think General Springs ordered more than one set to have some in stock?

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Not sure but either way it's bad business. Going to call Wednesday if my order status hasn't updated to ask. If they still don't have them in I'll get a refund and put the money toward something else and just find used metric tons.

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Got an update today. Hoping they're here by the weekend. Only a couple hours north but who knows with UPS. Might take  them all the way to TX first then back up hahaha

Don't see what you're looking for? Orders placed in the past 1 monthOrders placed in the past 3 monthsOrders placed in the past 6 monthsOrders placed in the past 12 monthsOrders placed in 2016 My Orders Order date: 07/02/2016
Order#: 50788
Shipping to: Larry Harris Items Ordered: Price: Status: $439.98 Shipped


 

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Shipping from Omaha.  Now I am curious who they are supplied from here....  I would almost bet my last 2 cents they are supplied by Linale Manufacturing.  I kind of want to call them and see if I can order from them.   They even offer zinc coating for leaf springs,.  :yes:

I sent Linale an email and got no reply.  Do you think General Springs ordered more than one set to have some in stock?

 

I honestly wouldn't know.  They may have ordered a small run of them, but only General Springs could really answer that for sure.

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I'm ready to see how much lift they give you. I want some but don't want much lift if any.

According to General springs, when they first made these, They give 1 1/2" lift over stock ride height (ie, good stock springs or aftermarket replacements).  So if your springs are sagging, they will obviously give a bit more.

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Someone had passed along they give 3 inches and settle about 3/4. Waiting on ordering some Ironman Fab shackles until I figure out what the height is. Shooting for a 3 inch lift total. I just got cut loose early for work so time to start playing!!! Will check in shortly and let you guys know how its going.

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Everybody is saying about 3 or 4 different Spring Companies.

 

What ever happened with trying to find a LOCAL to YOU Shop???

 

I was about 20 miles from a Reputable Shop, Offered Guarantee for a Correct Fit.

 

Cost was about $500/pair.

 

I have NO Complaints about them.

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