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| | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 | Hi all, Started cleaning the leaf springs from my daughter's 1959 Chevy 3100 and was wondering if this shape of the eyes on the front springs is normal? Saw a couple of pictures on the web of newer looking springs with this shape-- so wondering if these need replacing or just rehabilitation? http://s77.photobucket.com/user/cdc...ngs_zpsztjwfppv.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=0Thanks, Chuck | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,281 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,281 | Are you talking about the shape of the eye where the bushing is inserted? If a new bushing fits somewhat securely, you will be fine. If the pin wore through the bushing and into the spring enough to prevent a snug fit, you would be better off with a new main leaf spring.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 | Thanks guys- the eye itself appears to be serviceable, I was just concerned about the outer spring wrapped in an unusual shape. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 | I was more concerned with the shape of the outer spring wrapped around the eye.... | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,219 | The second leaf is just a safety wrap around the top ( main ) leaf in case the top should break. Both look good enough to rebuild.
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