'89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
Yeah, my initial reaction was, "They don't break there!"
Earle
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> What a really odd place for metal fatigue, I bet it would have
> failed a Magnaflux test from new.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Joe C wrote:
> >
> > The main leaf is broken. Almost half the metal that
> > surrounds the forward bushing fell off. Money is
> > not the problem, but there comes a time when you
> > have to give up the ghost. I have done almost all of
> > the work on the Jeep myself. If I had to pay a
> > mechanic for everything, it would have been finished
> > a while ago. It's a great ride and I still enjoy it so
> > more than likely I'll be bustin my knuckles yet again.
> > Joe
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Earle
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> What a really odd place for metal fatigue, I bet it would have
> failed a Magnaflux test from new.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Joe C wrote:
> >
> > The main leaf is broken. Almost half the metal that
> > surrounds the forward bushing fell off. Money is
> > not the problem, but there comes a time when you
> > have to give up the ghost. I have done almost all of
> > the work on the Jeep myself. If I had to pay a
> > mechanic for everything, it would have been finished
> > a while ago. It's a great ride and I still enjoy it so
> > more than likely I'll be bustin my knuckles yet again.
> > Joe
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
vulcanized into the springs.
Joe C wrote:
> One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
vulcanized into the springs.
Joe C wrote:
> One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
vulcanized into the springs.
Joe C wrote:
> One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
vulcanized into the springs.
Joe C wrote:
> One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
vulcanized into the springs.
Joe C wrote:
> One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
vulcanized into the springs.
Joe C wrote:
> One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The best
method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
Earle
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>
> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>
> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
> vulcanized into the springs.
>
> Joe C wrote:
> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
> >
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method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
Earle
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>
> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>
> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
> vulcanized into the springs.
>
> Joe C wrote:
> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
> >
--
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The best
method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
Earle
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>
> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>
> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
> vulcanized into the springs.
>
> Joe C wrote:
> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
> >
--
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method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
Earle
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>
> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>
> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
> vulcanized into the springs.
>
> Joe C wrote:
> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
> >
--
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The best
method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
Earle
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>
> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>
> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
> vulcanized into the springs.
>
> Joe C wrote:
> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
> >
--
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method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
Earle
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>
> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>
> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
> vulcanized into the springs.
>
> Joe C wrote:
> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
> >
--
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
Well.... it is probably technically illegal but would be hard to catch and
prove.
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448d6fd4$0$32597$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The
>best
> method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
> liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
>> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
>> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
>> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>>
>> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
>> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
>> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
>> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>>
>> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
>> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
>> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
>> vulcanized into the springs.
>>
>> Joe C wrote:
>> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
>> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
>> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
>> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
>> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
>> > Thanks,
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>
>
>
> --
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>
prove.
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448d6fd4$0$32597$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The
>best
> method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
> liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
>> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
>> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
>> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>>
>> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
>> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
>> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
>> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>>
>> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
>> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
>> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
>> vulcanized into the springs.
>>
>> Joe C wrote:
>> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
>> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
>> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
>> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
>> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
>> > Thanks,
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>
>
>
> --
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>
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
Well.... it is probably technically illegal but would be hard to catch and
prove.
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448d6fd4$0$32597$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The
>best
> method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
> liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
>> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
>> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
>> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>>
>> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
>> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
>> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
>> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>>
>> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
>> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
>> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
>> vulcanized into the springs.
>>
>> Joe C wrote:
>> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
>> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
>> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
>> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
>> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
>> > Thanks,
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>
>
>
> --
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>
prove.
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448d6fd4$0$32597$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The
>best
> method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
> liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
>> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
>> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
>> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>>
>> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
>> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
>> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
>> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>>
>> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
>> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
>> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
>> vulcanized into the springs.
>>
>> Joe C wrote:
>> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
>> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
>> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
>> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
>> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
>> > Thanks,
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>
>
>
> --
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>
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Re: '89 YJ - Source for OEM leaf springs
Well.... it is probably technically illegal but would be hard to catch and
prove.
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448d6fd4$0$32597$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The
>best
> method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
> liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
>> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
>> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
>> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
>>
>> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
>> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
>> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
>> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
>>
>> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
>> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
>> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
>> vulcanized into the springs.
>>
>> Joe C wrote:
>> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
>> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
>> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
>> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
>> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
>> > Thanks,
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>
prove.
"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448d6fd4$0$32597$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>I have replaced the bushings using vise, sockets and threaded rod. The
>best
> method for removal is the gas wrench. I am a little surprised that the
> liberal tree-hugging commies still allow this. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yvejg.4763$lf4.4012@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> I went shopping for some OEM or very small lift non OEM for my '87 a few
>> weeks back. General comments: any used springs are likely to have
>> spring wrap bends near the eyes as well as pretty well flattened out.
>> YMMV but I've pretty much ruled out used parts.
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>> My local spring shop/rebuilder would not rebuild them, see above. They
>> wanted $100 for front springs, $120 for rear. $440 for the set.
>> www.quadratec.com had rear OEM for $75 (but not the front??)
>> http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_09.htm
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>> Might as well plan on cutting off the bolts and putting in new bushings.
>> The bolts are inserted from the gas tank side prior to the tank install
>> at the factor, won't clear the tank to remove them. Bushings get
>> vulcanized into the springs.
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>> Joe C wrote:
>> > One of my rear leaf springs cracked and I'm
>> > looking for replacement. Standard ones should
>> > be easy to find, No? I'm in the Long Island, NY
>> > region. Local spring shop wanted $500 for the
>> > pair installed. Ughhh!!!
>> > Thanks,
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
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