Economical Repair of a Broken Rear Spring

[Dal3]

It's a stock 89 Pioneer 5 peed 4.OL. Google Gemini says only 1986-'92 Comanche springs fit. I just want to get the truck going and not upgrade anything. I'd change only the broken leaf if I could. I'm in Bloomington Indiana and looking for parts. I plan to call local wrecking yards Monday.

Are all OEM spec springs compatible? Mine have 3 leaves. The center leaf is broken on the passenger side.

Thanks,

Dale

[ghetdjc320]

There is a time/cost calculation to consider here. A new set of springs from rock auto (need to be replaced in pairs) will cost about $350ish. You can try to find a used pack but they are hard to find in good shape. Repairing the pack can be difficult as they tend to be seized and rusted together. 

[Dal3]

I've studied the leaf spring assembly on my truck again and it actually has 4 leafs. The  broken leaf is second from the to, ust below the frame mount

[89 MJ]

I’d just buy new springs too. Old springs might not have sagged at the same rate and your time has value too. 

[Salvagedcircuit]

You can always sell your old leaf springs, some people like to rebuild theirs bigger or use them as helper leafs.

[watchamakalit]

I am in northern Indiana, near ft Wayne. I have a set of 2wd rear springs that came off of my truck when I lifted i would be willing to sell.

[Dal3]

OP>watchamakalit

I'm in Bloomington and unable travel. Seems these would be hard to ship too. What price though?

Thanks, Dale

[watchamakalit]

Not really interested in trying to ship. Price would be reasonable if picked up. 

[Dal3]

On 8/17/2025 at 7:15 PM, watchamakalit said:

Not really interested in trying to ship. Price would be reasonable if picked up. 

Dal3>watchamakalit

 

I could try to find a shipper using shiply.com. What would be the price if picked up? Nearest I-69 exit?

Dale

[Dal3]

 

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On 8/17/2025 at 7:15 PM, watchamakalit said:

Not really interested in trying to ship. Price would be reasonable if picked up. 

Dal3>watchamakalit

 I've entered requests for quotes from a couple of these online shipping contact services. Is there a way we can exchange private messages on this site? The services are asking for detailed information about the pickup site. My guess is  dealing with it will be too much trouble for a couple of springs.

Dale

[watchamakalit]

I sent you a pm. you should have a notification for it.