Leaf springs which direction?
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Leaf springs which direction?
I bought new leaf springs all around for my excursion and I feel stupid but I don't know which direction they go.
The rears I can tell because the leaf has a tapered shim at the bottom of the pack.
The front I have no idea but one side is longer than the other, the long side also has a double wrap eyelet.
I tried googling it but am reading contradicting information.
Thanks
The rears I can tell because the leaf has a tapered shim at the bottom of the pack.
The front I have no idea but one side is longer than the other, the long side also has a double wrap eyelet.
I tried googling it but am reading contradicting information.
Thanks
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The double wrap is also called a "military wrap" and it is a safety feature, it goes towards the front. If the main leaf were to break between the axle and the mount ( where they almost always break ) the second leaf is still attached to the pivot bolt.
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Wow thank you so much for the help and also teaching me something new!
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