Leaf Spring Rebuilders?
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Leaf Spring Rebuilders?
so who is reputable to rebuild leafs?
im only looking to get the center bolt replaced. its rusted beyond recognition.
if i had someway to clamp the leafs while i r&r the bolt i would do it myself.....
im only looking to get the center bolt replaced. its rusted beyond recognition.
if i had someway to clamp the leafs while i r&r the bolt i would do it myself.....
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Check your yellow pages and look for a truck spring shop. I can name two near me in Cincinnati - any of them can do the job. They can also add or remove a leaf if you want it done - any number of possibilities.
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my springs where in good condition, they only had about 60k on them......the center bolt is rusted beyond recognition. if i didnt think the bolt may fail, i would have just re-installed them as they sit. but if its gona cost 100 bucks to change the center bolt.....i might as well just spend the extra 100+ on a new set. my only fear is getting a spring that is substandard to the factory springs.
this truck was tough in factory form. its had 2 tons in the bed a few times and it hauled it with ease.
anyone use these guys?
http://www.espo.com/
JC whitney also has the springs for about 109 per side
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...0101&langId=-1
anyone know what manufacturer these springs are coming from?
this truck was tough in factory form. its had 2 tons in the bed a few times and it hauled it with ease.
anyone use these guys?
http://www.espo.com/
JC whitney also has the springs for about 109 per side
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...0101&langId=-1
anyone know what manufacturer these springs are coming from?
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Originally Posted by black460
so who is reputable to rebuild leafs?
im only looking to get the center bolt replaced. its rusted beyond recognition.
if i had someway to clamp the leafs while i r&r the bolt i would do it myself.....
im only looking to get the center bolt replaced. its rusted beyond recognition.
if i had someway to clamp the leafs while i r&r the bolt i would do it myself.....
you only need a c-clamp, a bolt and nut and new u bolts.
did mine in 1 hour and about 1/2 hour getting parts.
i have the number for the u-bolts if you need it.
just do it yourself.
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there isnt a substantial amount of pre-load on them?
i did my 89 jeep with c-clamps....i guess its just the size of the 1 tons springs that is a little intimidating.
i was going to re-use the original u-bolts. they were in good condition.
i did my 89 jeep with c-clamps....i guess its just the size of the 1 tons springs that is a little intimidating.
i was going to re-use the original u-bolts. they were in good condition.
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i only had one c-clamp when i did mine, if i remember right i had truck on stands and a large floorjack on axle. i put clamp on springs, cut ubolts because the first nut broke off so i just cut the second one. took centering pin to home depot to get bolt and nut, bolted up spring, i think i used another floor jack because i had only one c-clamp. had to manhandle the axle around some. rest was easy. i guess two c-clamps may help. it was not hard. oh, i greased all the leafs.
write if you need u bolt numbers. you may need them.
write if you need u bolt numbers. you may need them.
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if its out of the truck you dont even need a c clamp. just a center bolt and nut. just lay the leaves on the side an push the center bolt thru them one at a time then just tghten it and cut the excess off
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I bought new leaf springs from jcwhitney part#zx975256x (they had a deal on all orders over $125 was free shipping till end of sept. and I couldn't pass it up) they have 5 leafs and the original ones had 4 so I fugured since I was gonna be doing it I might as well step up. The old springs was wore out and these new springs really make a difference. Truck rides better and I can put some weight in the back without the truck squatting. Before even my fourwheeler would squat it a little and it weighs 500 pounds or so. IMO it was money well spent. Now they was a bit of a pain to get off and put the new ones on 
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
i have the number for the u-bolts if you need it.
Anyone know the dimension of one of these by chance ??
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Originally Posted by Katmandu
I need that please. I need to replace (1) U-Bolt on my F250.
Anyone know the dimension of one of these by chance ??
Anyone know the dimension of one of these by chance ??
i will send them on saturday, not at home tonight.
