Help, carli leaf spring install

jaynick1 · Mar 18, 2017

So I am installing the passenger side, or trying to, and turns out the eye to eye length of the carlis I was sent are about 6 inches shorter than the stock ones, yes i installed the stock shackles as well. Obviously they wont line up. Did carli send me the wrong leafs? I know the 05-07 length is shorter. Truck is in pieces right now and I am a bit ticked off.

jaynick1 · Mar 19, 2017

Anyone?

Zmann · Mar 19, 2017

it does sound like they are wrong
unless they have a big arch and need to compress to flatten out since they ride so plush

i don't remember needing to do that with Deaver /Carli

is there a part # on the spring pack ?

05-07 is like 8" shorter

Zmann · Mar 19, 2017

I was just looking they are supposed to provide 15" of overall travel if you have the long travel upgrade

they may just need to be compressed
maybe a part # can clear it up ?

Zmann · Mar 19, 2017

check out the pics here
http://www.dieselworldmag.com/long-...carli-suspension-upgrade-helps-work-and-play/
side by side the Carli looks shorter

jaynick1 · Mar 19, 2017

I was trying to compress it a ton, and it would barely budge. I thought they would go right in and werent preloaded. Theres no part number on the deaver either.

Zmann · Mar 19, 2017

that sucks how do they keep track of whats what with no part # ?
maybe they don't LOL

you will need an eye to eye measurement and a phone call

not what you wanted to hear I know

jaynick1 · Mar 19, 2017

Yeah im planning on calling carli tomorrow.

Zmann · Mar 19, 2017

I bought a set of " Barely used " Deavers they even had a part #

I know because I had to call them and ask why the tire sat so far back and the lift was not close to what it was supposed to be

the Deaver guy " Scott" pulled up the # and told me they were ten years old
and apparently worn out LOL

Swampfox · Mar 19, 2017

How much difference were they from the driver's side? Call and talk to Dan at Carli, their customer service is great.

Zmann · Mar 19, 2017

I figured He started with the pass side and din't get as far as the drivers

I agree Dan will get him situated

Swampfox · Mar 19, 2017

Yea I wasn't sure if he already had one side in or just started on that side. I would highly doubt you would need to compress a brand new spring to get it to fit.

jaynick1 · Mar 20, 2017

Yeah I started and didnt get to the other side. The compression i would need to get them to fit os a bit extreme. Hopefully Ill get it straight tomorrow.

jaynick1 · Mar 20, 2017

Carli comfirmed I have the correct part number. Now I have to figure out how to straighten them out enough to get the rear bolts to line up. Any ideas?

04cr450 · Mar 20, 2017

Go to a leaf spring shop. I am sure there is one local from you. They can manipulate the springs anyway you want

jaynick1 · Mar 20, 2017

Yeah I think thats what Im going to do. Just dont have the tools required.

04cr450 · Mar 20, 2017

I have a fork lift with a 750 lb weight lol (joking I used this setup to "unkink" my truck when it was uneven side to side). In all serious- spring shop will take care of it

Betarocker · Mar 20, 2017

Straightening the arch before install will change the spring rate. Without knowing the tools or equipment available, one could use some heavy c-channel to hold the spring in a compressed state. Just need to figure a way to compress the leafs safely.