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Old Sep 18, 2008
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Broken Leaf?

Not sure what's wrong with it but it makes an ungodly amount of squeeking when going down basic roads (let alone dirt or gravel roads)

Bottom leaf

Rear, it appears straight


Front, bent out



Should I take it apart and beat it back? Or is this normal (if so... my other leaf[s] doesnt look like that)
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008
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It's fine.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008
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Alright, just wondering but why does the other one not stick out like that?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008
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leafs will shift some some wont...

to tell if you have a broken leave completely take part the spring pack.. or the part will snap and fall off..
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008
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Looks like the back is kicked out to the left as well. it should be fine, you could always line it up with the others if it bothers you.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008
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my ranger is like that nothing wrong with it it drives fine
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008
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'ungodly amount of squeeking '...

I'd say your leaf spring bushings or your shackle bushings.

Those overload springs and bottom leaf look completely normal.
 
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