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10-17-2021, 04:25 PM
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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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10-17-2021, 06:10 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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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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10-17-2021, 07:40 PM
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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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10-17-2021, 07:48 PM
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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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10-23-2021, 05:30 PM
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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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10-23-2021, 08:49 PM
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Re: leaf spring question
Quote:
But good safety info you posted .
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10-24-2021, 06:29 AM
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Re: leaf spring question
Check out Beattie Spring.
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