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Typical performance for Timbrens. Helps some what if you get 2500lb axle de rated to 1500lbs, a little softer and you get the bigger bearings. Shock absorbers can help but it’s hard to do anything that will dampen this axle. You end up trying to make do by lowering tire pressure and loading up...

Looks wonderful, hope you get it all sorted. Cheers mate.

A quick update. Springs have been and fitted, Mike & Geneva will be in Ushuaia tomorrow. On the off chance you need some springs in Patagonia this is the guy to go and see. Elasticos Antonio, he has a FB page if you are interested.

Quick update. The original leaf spring pack was amended earlier in Mexico by the addition of a new leaf with a wrap. The spring with a wrap that broke is the original OEM leaf. Temporary repairs have been made to the pack so they can make their way South.

Thank you sir, I will pass on the information.

Thank you for all of your suggestions, it’s always good to know people are thinking of you when you breakdown in the middle of nowhere. What we are really looking for is a recommendation for a shop that than do the work in Rio Gallegos, we know it’s a long shot but any help appreciate.

Agreed.

Welding a leaf spring can be done, but it takes a specialized welder to do it right. Heating the spring can lead to softening of the leaf and failure, so controlling the environment is essential. A new leaf may be a better long term solution.

2013 GMC 2500HD

My friends Mike and Geneva have requested assistance due to a broken rear leaf spring on their truck. They are four hours north of Rio Gallegos and are having some temporary repairs made to the suspension so they can drive south. The broken spring has a double wrap and one of the leaves with...

FWC was testing a ratchet strap hold down system a few years ago, they supplied them to dealers to test. I don’t think they were every implemented but there was no reason why they wouldn’t have worked. Just be sure to use high strength straps.

Give George a call at Extreme Outback he will get you sorted

My vote would be for SoCal Teardrop. I have known the owner Gabe for at least 15 years and I really like his work, plus he an honest and kind person. The company I previously owned had his Teardrop bodies built onto our chassis and we never had an issue with his product. I haven’t kept up with...

Coiling it should be fine, creating sharp bends or kinks is a no no.