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Old 10-17-2021, 04:25 PM   #1
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leaf spring question

This bolt has gone bad. I think it is also contain in a metal tube. Does some sell this part? Also if I unbolt this will it be dangerous? Do I need to clamp the leaf springs to reduce it going un sprung?


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Old 10-17-2021, 06:10 PM   #2
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Re: leaf spring question

Any spring shop should have a replacement or im sure you could replace the bolt with a grade 8 from Home depot or Lowes.. Lowes also sells a spacer you could adapt to fit
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Old 10-17-2021, 07:40 PM   #3
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Re: leaf spring question

order a new one on ebay or a leaf spring seller near you.

Or get 1 from a u-pull-it
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Old 10-17-2021, 07:48 PM   #4
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Re: leaf spring question

Its to hold the leafs from fanning out .

You can pull it no problem . There no crazy special bolt so hardware store stuff is fine .
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Old 10-23-2021, 05:30 PM   #5
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Re: leaf spring question

before you remove that center bolt put a c clamp on it so once the bolt is removed you can release the spring pressure slowly. Its isn't dangerous like a coil spring but it does have a little pressure on it. The new correct bolt will be longer then the one you are removing. Once you tighten it up you the cut off the extra length.
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Old 10-23-2021, 08:49 PM   #6
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Re: leaf spring question

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before you remove that center bolt put a c clamp on it so once the bolt is removed you can release the spring pressure slowly. Its isn't dangerous like a coil spring but it does have a little pressure on it. The new correct bolt will be longer then the one you are removing. Once you tighten it up you the cut off the extra length.
He is NOT asking about the center pin .

But good safety info you posted .
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Old 10-24-2021, 06:29 AM   #7
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Re: leaf spring question

Check out Beattie Spring.

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