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Bruce Adams · 06-17-2015, 11:37 AM

This following came from BRATTON'S WEB SITE.
While I see GRAPHITE here, a Spring manufacturer told ME to use HI TEMPERATURE chassis grease a couple of years ago

10 LEAF FRONT SPRING
For Year(s): 28-31

New spring. Ten leaves. Tapered ends. TO FIT IN THE CROSS MEMBER, THE TOP LEAF MUST HAVE THE TOP EDGES GROUND ON A TAPER. To disassemble, use two 'C' clamps to hold leaves together. Remove shipping center pin. Slowly release 'C' clamps. Apply chassis grease to each leaf - Use 'C' clamps to compress leaves together. Install correct square headed bolt, cut off extra length, then use a hammer to peen over bolt on nut. Most front springs are fatigued from years of engine weight. See drawing for correct dimensions. Bushings are installed and included. For the spring clamp order part #7260.

Part #07240
GRAPHITE LUBE
For Year(s): ALL

GRAPHITE LUBE - Spray this on the bottom of each leaf to help reduce the squeaks of the spring. Spring must be dissembled and painted before you apply this product.

06-17-2015, 11:37 AM	#7
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: How to grease leaf springs? This following came from BRATTON'S WEB SITE. While I see GRAPHITE here, a Spring manufacturer told ME to use HI TEMPERATURE chassis grease a couple of years ago 10 LEAF FRONT SPRING For Year(s): 28-31 New spring. Ten leaves. Tapered ends. TO FIT IN THE CROSS MEMBER, THE TOP LEAF MUST HAVE THE TOP EDGES GROUND ON A TAPER. To disassemble, use two 'C' clamps to hold leaves together. Remove shipping center pin. Slowly release 'C' clamps. Apply chassis grease to each leaf - Use 'C' clamps to compress leaves together. Install correct square headed bolt, cut off extra length, then use a hammer to peen over bolt on nut. Most front springs are fatigued from years of engine weight. See drawing for correct dimensions. Bushings are installed and included. For the spring clamp order part #7260. Part #07240 GRAPHITE LUBE For Year(s): ALL GRAPHITE LUBE - Spray this on the bottom of each leaf to help reduce the squeaks of the spring. Spring must be dissembled and painted before you apply this product.