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#44524 01/25/2004 4:57 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Couldn't find the exact answer in search so....
A month or so ago while working on my front end assembly I tore apart the front leaf springs, sanded down each leaf, installed new bushings, new center bolt,heated up clamps hammered them into place. Then painted the assembly.
Now I'm working on the rears and question if I should paint each leaf before assy (using ZR). I question if paint rubbing against paint will attract and retain dirt,etc. Also since I heated up the spring clips before hammering them back into place, I will undoubtedly be cooking up some nearby new paint when I do this step. I guess the worst thing is to then do a quick touch up at the clip areas.
Wonder if the paint will act as a lubricant between the leaf's.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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#44525 01/25/2004 6:45 PM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | Craig - speculation really, but I'd say the movement of the leafs w/ a bit of road grit included would quickly grind the paint off and maybe be worse than nothing - think yer 1st plan was best option if paint is desired, or if ya want lube between, use the teflon products or some graphite dry lube - remember that too slippery is not a good thing
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#44526 01/25/2004 6:58 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Now wait, wouldn't grease be even more sticky and attract grit?
I think I read on some website somewhere a guy smoothed and painted his leafs and it improved the ride. He found the teflon inserts to be too slippery and took them back out.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#44527 01/25/2004 8:22 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | paint after assy craig. Looks better and the paint doesn't get where it doesn't belong. | | |
#44528 01/25/2004 10:02 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Ken Where did you buy hte spring clamps? I need some for my 49 rears.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
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#44529 01/26/2004 12:54 AM | Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 71 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 71 | The spring rebuilding shop that used to be in our town, always re-arched them and added leaves or whatever, then bolted them together. They sprayed them after assembly, with some black paint that was either chassis black, or the type paint radiator shops use. This went on for 30 years, but I don't know if that was correct or not. | | |
#44530 01/26/2004 2:28 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | 49bourban - I suppose you could just by mild steel flat bar from Home Depot or a Steel yard and cut/fab your own. I use a local spring shop in Portland - Benz Spring. They riveted new flat bar on and bent to fit. Looks like the original. | | |
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