Leaf spring referb

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aye the leaves need to be able to move over each other. if thurs a load of crap inbetween they they get jammed up .if thur rusty they get jammed up , and you end up with one fook orf big massivly thick spring which can't smooth out yer ride to that normal RR standard you get in a series
 
I got my 2a axles crossed over to the bump stops today and it had me thinking if it would be a good idea to give it a squirt with penetrating oil in this position while the leafs (or is it leaves?) are at maximum flex. Thought this might help shift some rust out. Good idea or wissing in the pind?
 
I can vaguely remember the bloke around the corner telling me that you use sum sort of horrible thick Greece between the leaves. as he had just done the job on his tr7.
 
I reckon LRO did an article on it about a decade ago and they took the spring apart and used graphite grease between each leaf.
 
You wont regret it and you'll be able to lord it over all those who have shelled out on paras:) Just remember to keep them well oiled all the time. I find that everything just goes better when well oiled ;)
 
Was finking bout changeing mine aswell, but will try this first then think about changing shocks aswell
 
In the olden days when people took the trouble to do things properly, all leaf springs were soaked in heavy oil, greased, and then sewn into a leather jacket to keep the GREASE (note the spelling huh?) IN, and the crap and water OUT.

I have seen springs with grease nipples fitted and holes from leaf to leaf to get the GREASE to each leaf-gap. I don't think this worked.

But, oiled springs WILL spring better that springs that are rusted solid. I agree with the aerosol of chain lube idea. Sounds just the job.

CharlesY
 
CharlesY said:
In the olden days when people took the trouble to do things properly, all leaf springs were soaked in heavy oil, greased, and then sewn into a leather jacket to keep the GREASE (note the spelling huh?) IN, and the crap and water OUT.

I have seen springs with grease nipples fitted and holes from leaf to leaf to get the GREASE to each leaf-gap. I don't think this worked.

But, oiled springs WILL spring better that springs that are rusted solid. I agree with the aerosol of chain lube idea. Sounds just the job.

CharlesY
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I thing chain lube would be good for routine maintenance after they have had a good overhaul proper like! :eek:
 
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