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Topic: Clamping leaf springs...
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65_289
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posted 05-22-2003 02:27 PM
   
Where do you put the clamps? That is, do you put them where all 5 leafs are, then work to the front eye, or do you work from the eye back to the thicker part? Thanks!
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Tbird
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Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-22-2003 02:34 PM
I would think from the back (by the housing) forward to the spring eye would be the correct way to install them, if it matters at all.[This message has been edited by Tbird (edited 05-22-2003).]
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Moneymaker
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posted 05-22-2003 02:57 PM
From the front spring eye to the housing where the full stack of leaves is.------------------
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65_289
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posted 05-22-2003 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
From the front spring eye to the housing where the full stack of leaves is.
Cool. Will it affect the suspension if I tighten the bolts while the car is in the air?
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65_289
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posted 05-22-2003 05:03 PM
Well crap. Because of the traction bar mechanism at the front eye, I have to put the clamp back so far that the frame rail hits the clamp. Should I just grind off the edge of the clamp, or just not clamp that far forward?
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Moneymaker
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posted 05-22-2003 10:18 PM
Grind the clamp. It's worth it.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
First SS/MA in the TENS!
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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