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02-24-2017, 10:14 AM | #1 |
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Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
I wanted to ask what you guys would do to lube the springs without removing them from the car. I just got her running and I would like to be able to drive her for the summer before really tearing into the springs and removing them.
So this would be a temporary solution. I was thinking I could unload each side at a time and either spray Slip-plate, or some type of PTFE Dry Teflon Lubricant on and in between the leaves. Which would be better? I have been spraying them with PB blaster to get them moving and that worked really well. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks
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02-24-2017, 10:20 AM | #2 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
They make a spring greaser that wedges/clamps between the leaves, then uses a grease gun to force grease in. Haven't used one myself.
Here is a greaser on ebay right now, different type though...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomahawk-Mfg...YAAOSwr~lYq5HM
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02-24-2017, 10:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Thanks Eagle,
I have seen those, but I didn't want to spend that much on one yet.
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02-24-2017, 11:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Jack up the car and support by the frame so the suspension unloads.
Take a tapered chisel or such and spread open each leaf to lubricate... Wear gooogles Removing the spring clamps may help |
02-24-2017, 12:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
This works to spread the leaves:
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02-24-2017, 12:35 PM | #6 |
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02-24-2017, 12:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
There is a lube point in the hand crank bearing after some time in 29 that helps lube the front spring--- while I had the oil can I squirted the springs --- front and back , made a mess, then after 20 miles I had to tighten the shock adjustment some to stop the bounce, made the ride better too
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02-24-2017, 01:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
I unloaded my springs, as Mitch suggested, but sprayed mine with a graphite lube that I got from my local NAPA store. Admittedly, not as good as grease, but sure stopped the squeaking and red rust. At least for now. I am about due for a reapplication too. I think they have both a liquid and a dry product in a spray can. I think I used both, thinking the liquid would penetrate better and carry some of the dry in with it.
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02-24-2017, 01:44 PM | #10 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Thanks guys. I guess I thought that if I unloaded the springs, without taking them off the car, and not using a spring spreader I could work in some type of lube.
What would be the best type of lube to actually use in that instance?
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After I lubed mine with the graphite I greased them and installed spring covers to keep water and dirt off of the leaves. The covers also have a pad that you apply grease/oil to. Below is a picture of a tool I made out of some round stock for lubing leaf springs. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 02-24-2017 at 07:02 PM. |
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This is also the same time I realize d that a good squirt of oil in the dist oiler oiled the top bushing |
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02-24-2017, 09:32 PM | #13 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Oil will seep in and spread to do a great job. Use an oil can to squirt, or use a 1/2" or 1" wide paint brush dipped in drain oil. Drain oil will work as well as new oil. Do it in the grass or dirt so you don't have drops on your driveway.
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02-24-2017, 11:51 PM | #14 |
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I like that.
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02-25-2017, 03:43 AM | #15 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
I've often seen people suggest here that a seized nut or bolt can be freed with a mix of ATF and acetone. Would that not work on the springs?
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02-25-2017, 05:58 AM | #16 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
It will work to get the springs moving and help with running rust but long term, I think ATF is too thin to provide much lubrication.
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02-25-2017, 08:45 AM | #17 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Atf will work, in 1936 Ford put fittings on the centerbolt for spring lube, the spec for spring lube was somethiimg like 77% ice machine oil, the balance talc with a touch of ground asbestos, ice machine oil is about the weight of ATF, talc is a dry lube/ polishing media used in some slip plate products
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02-25-2017, 11:01 AM | #19 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Thanks old31. The 'Tube" is solid. The hole for the grease is only from the zerk fitting to the outlet.
I would like to take "credit" for the design but I copied it from one I seen on epay. I see them occasionally, usually from England. |
02-25-2017, 11:05 AM | #20 |
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Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant?
Here is one on epay now. I'm to cheap too buy one so I made my own...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-LEAF-SP...8AAOSwB4NWyhG7 |
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