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Title: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: russosborne on November 12, 2014, 12:15:55 PM
Does anybody sell these things?
And, just what are they for? Just spacers, or for noise reduction?
I can re-use the ones I have, but I would rather get new since I am going to all the trouble of blasting and repainting the springs.
Thanks,
Russ
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: Pinto1600 on November 12, 2014, 02:26:09 PM
The spacers are anti-squeak/spring sliders. I don't know of anybody who has them as replacements. You could make them if you can find the right material. Good luck on the project.
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: pinto_one on November 12, 2014, 02:59:15 PM
you need what they call leaf spring pads , they go in the square hole at each end , they cost a little over a buck each and you can find them on e bay or any spring re-arch shop,  but if your springs have any deep rust spots it will crack and brake there, replace in sets and not just one , JC Whitney had a set for my saggy pinto cruiser Wagon
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: Wittsend on November 12, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
My Sunbeam Tiger had circular indents in the spring. I used faucet washers and packed the center hole with grease. Sadly it is year 15 and it is still on jackstands so I can't tell how well they work.  :(
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: amc49 on November 12, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
I have even left the spacers completely off before and no noise issues at all.
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: russosborne on November 13, 2014, 08:27:27 PM
Thanks,
I guess I can just reuse the old ones.
Russ
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: russosborne on November 21, 2014, 08:14:32 AM
I may have found a source for these.
I have ordered some and will let you all know if they are the right size.
Thanks,
Russ
Title: Re: The little plastic spacers for the leaf springs?
Post by: dick1172762 on November 21, 2014, 09:24:05 AM
Speedway has them in their street rod catalog.