Perhaps I'll check out what all is involved with a DIY spring replacement. I would stand to save some $$$ which is an incentive.

As for the spring shims mentioned above...I assume I can use the existing ones is I install new springs?

Would the rear end need to be realligned in any way if the springs were replaced (I can see why the front would need it)...when I was under there replacing the rear axels I dont really remember seeing anything that allows for adjusting/alligning the rear end angles.

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