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Werner

07-09-2021 04:10 PM

Spring protect

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Guten Abend!

I want to protect my new front spring from dirt. I don't like the plastic protective bags offered for this. So I'm considering wrapping around 5 " of thin leather around the spring package. Who has already done this and can report success / or failure?

Any tips?

mercman from oz

07-09-2021 04:53 PM

Re: Spring protect

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1625864893
Werner asks - what is the best material to wrap this Spring for protection?

Tacoma Bob

07-09-2021 06:35 PM

Re: Spring protect

I use the vinyl covers from the vendors. They have a felt inner liner that I soaked with Kroil penophite and graphite.

ericr

07-09-2021 06:47 PM

Re: Spring protect

I've used the vinyl gaiters ever since they became available years ago. It is hard to judge Model "A" spring performance but with the the gaiters you won't hear any squeaks out of them. And you won't have to use that leaf spreader tool any more that you once exhibited LOL

Y-Blockhead

07-09-2021 07:02 PM

Re: Spring protect

I use the spring covers from the vendors also. They are hardly noticable and look much better than rusty leaf springs. I have been using the same set for ~7 years now.

I have removed them in that time period to check and relube the felt. Might be hard to do that if they were wrapped.

It's been awhile since I have seen three legged jack stands... :eek:

Pete	07-09-2021 08:35 PM

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Here is what I have done several times.

CWPASADENA

07-09-2021 09:51 PM

Re: Spring protect

The covers offered by the venders are a very good reproduction of the spring covers offered as a dealer installed accessory. They work very well to keep the springs clean and lubricated. They are not all that expensive and are easy to install and look correct for the car.

I have them on the car I use for touring.

Chris W.

Werner

07-10-2021 10:25 AM

Re: Spring protect

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA (Post 2034579)

... They are not all that expensive ...

Unfortunately, from here it looks a lot nastier: Brattons only gets $ 44.95. To be added Freight $ 64 + handling fee € 12.50 + customs clearance (also for freight!) +/- € 45 = all in all € 162.50!

Russ/40

07-10-2021 10:46 AM

Re: Spring protect

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Originally Posted by Pete (Post 2034568)

Here is what I have done several times.

Pete, do you wrap the tape before the spring is hung or after?

Pete	07-10-2021 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ/40 (Post 2034675)

Pete, do you wrap the tape before the spring is hung or after?

Before. It doesn't matter though. The tape is very flexible.

Lawrie

07-10-2021 04:00 PM

Re: Spring protect

I use denso tape.
Look it up on the net
been on our A and 33 for years.
Lawrie

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