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Spring pack overhauling
Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is
already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then undercoat the body once clean. Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces in between, Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey use the hell out of it here. Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a ne
product or something.... What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really > quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds > water under it then comes off in rust sheets. > > > > Rich wrote: >> >> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from >> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >> visiting >> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >> prevent >> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >> >> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the >> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >> plenum.) >> >> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >> then >> undercoat the body once clean. >> >> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >> bad >> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >> pieces >> in between, >> >> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >> make >> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not >> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >> THey >> use the hell out of it here. >> Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a ne
product or something.... What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really > quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds > water under it then comes off in rust sheets. > > > > Rich wrote: >> >> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from >> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >> visiting >> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >> prevent >> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >> >> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the >> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >> plenum.) >> >> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >> then >> undercoat the body once clean. >> >> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >> bad >> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >> pieces >> in between, >> >> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >> make >> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not >> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >> THey >> use the hell out of it here. >> Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a ne
product or something.... What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really > quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds > water under it then comes off in rust sheets. > > > > Rich wrote: >> >> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from >> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >> visiting >> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >> prevent >> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >> >> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the >> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >> plenum.) >> >> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >> then >> undercoat the body once clean. >> >> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >> bad >> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >> pieces >> in between, >> >> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >> make >> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not >> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >> THey >> use the hell out of it here. >> Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really
quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds water under it then comes off in rust sheets. Rich wrote: > > Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is > already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from > California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting > with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent > further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. > > Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the > dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) > > Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then > undercoat the body once clean. > > Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad > already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces > in between, > > Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make > them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? > Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not > looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey > use the hell out of it here. > Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really
quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds water under it then comes off in rust sheets. Rich wrote: > > Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is > already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from > California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting > with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent > further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. > > Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the > dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) > > Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then > undercoat the body once clean. > > Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad > already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces > in between, > > Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make > them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? > Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not > looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey > use the hell out of it here. > Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really
quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds water under it then comes off in rust sheets. Rich wrote: > > Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is > already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from > California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting > with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent > further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. > > Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the > dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) > > Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then > undercoat the body once clean. > > Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad > already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces > in between, > > Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make > them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? > Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not > looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey > use the hell out of it here. > Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Rich wrote:
> Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience > with a ne product or something.... > What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? > anyone? No experience except for dirt track. This won't make you famous with the EPA but we spray the underside with ATF fluid. Fends off the rust and keeps the muck from sticking. Not sure how well this would work in a jeep, but http://flex-a-form.com/products.asp won't rust. Fiberglass springs. -- DougW |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Rich wrote:
> Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience > with a ne product or something.... > What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? > anyone? No experience except for dirt track. This won't make you famous with the EPA but we spray the underside with ATF fluid. Fends off the rust and keeps the muck from sticking. Not sure how well this would work in a jeep, but http://flex-a-form.com/products.asp won't rust. Fiberglass springs. -- DougW |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Rich wrote:
> Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience > with a ne product or something.... > What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? > anyone? No experience except for dirt track. This won't make you famous with the EPA but we spray the underside with ATF fluid. Fends off the rust and keeps the muck from sticking. Not sure how well this would work in a jeep, but http://flex-a-form.com/products.asp won't rust. Fiberglass springs. -- DougW |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
I've a set of Skyjacker Superlift springs and I think the material is
Teflon. Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure that's what it says. Not sure how it'd work on yours, though. They have holes and pegs keep 'em from slipping. I consider it "a nice little something extra" but honestly couldn't tell a noticeable difference. I personally wouldn't worry about it. You might just consider some spray Teflon. I never cared much about spring appearance but could certainly see the ATF thing so long as you don't get it on the brakes:) Drink "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message news:BRo5h.1165$bj1.695@trndny05... > Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a > ne > product or something.... > What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >>I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really >> quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds >> water under it then comes off in rust sheets. >> >> >> >> Rich wrote: >>> >>> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >>> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here >>> from >>> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >>> visiting >>> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >>> prevent >>> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >>> >>> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the >>> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >>> plenum.) >>> >>> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >>> then >>> undercoat the body once clean. >>> >>> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >>> bad >>> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >>> pieces >>> in between, >>> >>> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >>> make >>> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >>> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm >>> not >>> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >>> THey >>> use the hell out of it here. >>> Rich > > |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
I've a set of Skyjacker Superlift springs and I think the material is
Teflon. Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure that's what it says. Not sure how it'd work on yours, though. They have holes and pegs keep 'em from slipping. I consider it "a nice little something extra" but honestly couldn't tell a noticeable difference. I personally wouldn't worry about it. You might just consider some spray Teflon. I never cared much about spring appearance but could certainly see the ATF thing so long as you don't get it on the brakes:) Drink "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message news:BRo5h.1165$bj1.695@trndny05... > Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a > ne > product or something.... > What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >>I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really >> quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds >> water under it then comes off in rust sheets. >> >> >> >> Rich wrote: >>> >>> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >>> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here >>> from >>> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >>> visiting >>> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >>> prevent >>> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >>> >>> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the >>> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >>> plenum.) >>> >>> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >>> then >>> undercoat the body once clean. >>> >>> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >>> bad >>> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >>> pieces >>> in between, >>> >>> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >>> make >>> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >>> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm >>> not >>> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >>> THey >>> use the hell out of it here. >>> Rich > > |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
I've a set of Skyjacker Superlift springs and I think the material is
Teflon. Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure that's what it says. Not sure how it'd work on yours, though. They have holes and pegs keep 'em from slipping. I consider it "a nice little something extra" but honestly couldn't tell a noticeable difference. I personally wouldn't worry about it. You might just consider some spray Teflon. I never cared much about spring appearance but could certainly see the ATF thing so long as you don't get it on the brakes:) Drink "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message news:BRo5h.1165$bj1.695@trndny05... > Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a > ne > product or something.... > What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >>I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really >> quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds >> water under it then comes off in rust sheets. >> >> >> >> Rich wrote: >>> >>> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >>> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here >>> from >>> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >>> visiting >>> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >>> prevent >>> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >>> >>> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the >>> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >>> plenum.) >>> >>> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >>> then >>> undercoat the body once clean. >>> >>> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >>> bad >>> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >>> pieces >>> in between, >>> >>> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >>> make >>> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >>> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm >>> not >>> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >>> THey >>> use the hell out of it here. >>> Rich > > |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Wurth makes a product that sprays in as a penetrating fluid, is attracted
to metal, and then sets into a solid and non sticky lubricant. Wurth HHS-2 or HHS-2000 http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/l...th=09.0100.jpg "James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:G%p5h.10008$rG.6725@tornado.texas.rr.com... > I've a set of Skyjacker Superlift springs and I think the material is > Teflon. Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure that's what it says. Not sure > how it'd work on yours, though. They have holes and pegs keep 'em from > slipping. I consider it "a nice little something extra" but honestly > couldn't tell a noticeable difference. I personally wouldn't worry about > it. You might just consider some spray Teflon. I never cared much about > spring appearance but could certainly see the ATF thing so long as you > don't get it on the brakes:) > Drink > "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:BRo5h.1165$bj1.695@trndny05... >> Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a >> ne >> product or something.... >> What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >>>I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really >>> quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds >>> water under it then comes off in rust sheets. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rich wrote: >>>> >>>> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >>>> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here >>>> from >>>> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >>>> visiting >>>> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >>>> prevent >>>> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >>>> >>>> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull >>>> the >>>> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >>>> plenum.) >>>> >>>> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >>>> then >>>> undercoat the body once clean. >>>> >>>> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >>>> bad >>>> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >>>> pieces >>>> in between, >>>> >>>> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >>>> make >>>> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >>>> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm >>>> not >>>> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >>>> THey >>>> use the hell out of it here. >>>> Rich >> >> > > |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Wurth makes a product that sprays in as a penetrating fluid, is attracted
to metal, and then sets into a solid and non sticky lubricant. Wurth HHS-2 or HHS-2000 http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/l...th=09.0100.jpg "James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:G%p5h.10008$rG.6725@tornado.texas.rr.com... > I've a set of Skyjacker Superlift springs and I think the material is > Teflon. Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure that's what it says. Not sure > how it'd work on yours, though. They have holes and pegs keep 'em from > slipping. I consider it "a nice little something extra" but honestly > couldn't tell a noticeable difference. I personally wouldn't worry about > it. You might just consider some spray Teflon. I never cared much about > spring appearance but could certainly see the ATF thing so long as you > don't get it on the brakes:) > Drink > "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:BRo5h.1165$bj1.695@trndny05... >> Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a >> ne >> product or something.... >> What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >>>I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really >>> quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds >>> water under it then comes off in rust sheets. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rich wrote: >>>> >>>> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >>>> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here >>>> from >>>> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >>>> visiting >>>> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >>>> prevent >>>> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >>>> >>>> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull >>>> the >>>> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >>>> plenum.) >>>> >>>> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >>>> then >>>> undercoat the body once clean. >>>> >>>> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >>>> bad >>>> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >>>> pieces >>>> in between, >>>> >>>> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >>>> make >>>> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >>>> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm >>>> not >>>> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >>>> THey >>>> use the hell out of it here. >>>> Rich >> >> > > |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Wurth makes a product that sprays in as a penetrating fluid, is attracted
to metal, and then sets into a solid and non sticky lubricant. Wurth HHS-2 or HHS-2000 http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/l...th=09.0100.jpg "James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:G%p5h.10008$rG.6725@tornado.texas.rr.com... > I've a set of Skyjacker Superlift springs and I think the material is > Teflon. Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure that's what it says. Not sure > how it'd work on yours, though. They have holes and pegs keep 'em from > slipping. I consider it "a nice little something extra" but honestly > couldn't tell a noticeable difference. I personally wouldn't worry about > it. You might just consider some spray Teflon. I never cared much about > spring appearance but could certainly see the ATF thing so long as you > don't get it on the brakes:) > Drink > "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:BRo5h.1165$bj1.695@trndny05... >> Yeah I expected it, just though someone might have had experience with a >> ne >> product or something.... >> What about the pads in between the leaves, what is the material? anyone? >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:45561A9C.CAFEBD61@sympatico.ca... >>>I have never seen a spring paint job that didn't look like crap really >>> quickly. The springs flex and the paint falls off or cracks and holds >>> water under it then comes off in rust sheets. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rich wrote: >>>> >>>> Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is >>>> already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here >>>> from >>>> California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be >>>> visiting >>>> with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to >>>> prevent >>>> further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. >>>> >>>> Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull >>>> the >>>> dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the >>>> plenum.) >>>> >>>> Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and >>>> then >>>> undercoat the body once clean. >>>> >>>> Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really >>>> bad >>>> already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) >>>> pieces >>>> in between, >>>> >>>> Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to >>>> make >>>> them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? >>>> Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm >>>> not >>>> looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. >>>> THey >>>> use the hell out of it here. >>>> Rich >> >> > > |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Hi Rich,
I just use chassis grease, and shoot it in while ------ing the leaves with an old front wheel bearing dust cap remover. You could use an old screwdriver and drive it in, kind of like the old tool for it: http://www.----------.com/temp/springGreaser.jpg God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- Rich wrote: > > Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is > already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from > California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting > with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent > further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. > > Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the > dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) > > Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then > undercoat the body once clean. > > Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad > already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces > in between, > > Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make > them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? > Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not > looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey > use the hell out of it here. > Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Hi Rich,
I just use chassis grease, and shoot it in while ------ing the leaves with an old front wheel bearing dust cap remover. You could use an old screwdriver and drive it in, kind of like the old tool for it: http://www.----------.com/temp/springGreaser.jpg God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- Rich wrote: > > Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is > already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from > California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting > with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent > further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. > > Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the > dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) > > Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then > undercoat the body once clean. > > Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad > already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces > in between, > > Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make > them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? > Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not > looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey > use the hell out of it here. > Rich |
Re: Spring pack overhauling
Hi Rich,
I just use chassis grease, and shoot it in while ------ing the leaves with an old front wheel bearing dust cap remover. You could use an old screwdriver and drive it in, kind of like the old tool for it: http://www.----------.com/temp/springGreaser.jpg God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- Rich wrote: > > Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is > already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from > California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting > with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent > further deterioration and reverse the damage already done. > > Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the > dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.) > > Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then > undercoat the body once clean. > > Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad > already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces > in between, > > Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make > them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? > Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not > looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey > use the hell out of it here. > Rich |
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