Rear Spring Leaf Removal....
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Rear Spring Leaf Removal....
I have searched all morning for a good write up on how to remove leaves from my rear springs and have yet to find anything with pictures or detailed info. I know you remove every other spring, but do you start from the bottom or top? My other big question is what do I do with the small u-bolts around the springs once I have removed the 4 leaves? I take it since the stack of leaves will be thinner these u-bolts will no longer be effective. I want to get the rear of my truck put back together, but I want to get the leaves removed while I have them out. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated...or even pictures of a completed spring after the leaves have been removed...As always thanks for your helps guys.
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I'm assuming the "u-bolts" you are referring to are the built in retaining clips on some of the leaves. The ones that have a 3/8" bolt through them. They will still do their job which is to keep the springs (or part of a spring in case it breaks) from sliding sideways and possibly cutting a tire, etc. Don't worry about the "space". The big true U-bolts that bolt onto the bottom of the axle (and the center bolt) keep them from separating in the north-south direction. Those clips (along with the grooves in the leaves themselves if you have OEM springs) will help in keeping them from sliding sideways.
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I lifted this from the Mid-Fifty Catalog.
brian...
*NOTE: If you are removing your own spring leaves, we suggest:
Starting at the bottom: shortest spring: Keep #1 (the shortest one) Remove #2 (the
next one), Keep #3, Remove #4, Keep #5, Remove #6, Keep #7 but cut wrap back
1 1/2 inches from eye. Add new main leaf with reversed eyes. Add Polly ride, add
new clamps, 2 clamps toward the front half, one in the rear. Makes about a 3 to 3 1/2”
drop. All used spring leaves should be checked for cracks, fatigue or uneven arch. Use
longer head center bolt on front spring to accommodate alignment shims. To distribute
weight nice and evenly, it should LOOK LIKE DRAWING ON TOP OF PAGE 155
brian...
*NOTE: If you are removing your own spring leaves, we suggest:
Starting at the bottom: shortest spring: Keep #1 (the shortest one) Remove #2 (the
next one), Keep #3, Remove #4, Keep #5, Remove #6, Keep #7 but cut wrap back
1 1/2 inches from eye. Add new main leaf with reversed eyes. Add Polly ride, add
new clamps, 2 clamps toward the front half, one in the rear. Makes about a 3 to 3 1/2”
drop. All used spring leaves should be checked for cracks, fatigue or uneven arch. Use
longer head center bolt on front spring to accommodate alignment shims. To distribute
weight nice and evenly, it should LOOK LIKE DRAWING ON TOP OF PAGE 155
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