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Larry Jenkins · 05-19-2015, 06:48 PM

I think my spring is original. The two spring clips have riveted ends on both sides, No "nuts and bolts."

The center bolt had been changed and was broke at the thread line. The bottom, or main leaf, still assembled to the remaining leaves, measures 31 3/16" center to center on the shackle bolt holes.

Going to disassemble the spring and try to re arch the main leaf to Les Andrews 30 5/8" dimension to the holes center to center dimension. Then see how the remaining leaves fit and do each one from the bottom up for a good fit.

Comments most welcome..

Larry Jenkins

05-19-2015, 06:48 PM	#11
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Re arching front spring I think my spring is original. The two spring clips have riveted ends on both sides, No "nuts and bolts." The center bolt had been changed and was broke at the thread line. The bottom, or main leaf, still assembled to the remaining leaves, measures 31 3/16" center to center on the shackle bolt holes. Going to disassemble the spring and try to re arch the main leaf to Les Andrews 30 5/8" dimension to the holes center to center dimension. Then see how the remaining leaves fit and do each one from the bottom up for a good fit. Comments most welcome.. Larry Jenkins