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sconnors · 04-22-2013, 07:58 PM

Just noticed that I have no rear spring clamps on my '30 CCPU. Are these important to have? Also where should they be placed?

Gary WA · 04-22-2013, 08:08 PM

Rear spring clamps????

wrndln · 04-22-2013, 08:20 PM

I think they are there to keep the leaves lined up. If the car is driven over rough roads, the spring leaves could shift if the clamps are not there. The center bolt and large U bolts keep the spring together, so the clamps don't do much for holding the leaves together. They should be installed and I believe you can install them on the car as it is.
Rusty Nelson

sconnors · 04-22-2013, 09:06 PM

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Rear spring clamps????

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04-22-2013, 07:58 PM	#1
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Rear Spring Clamps Just noticed that I have no rear spring clamps on my '30 CCPU. Are these important to have? Also where should they be placed?

04-22-2013, 08:20 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,300	Re: Rear Spring Clamps I think they are there to keep the leaves lined up. If the car is driven over rough roads, the spring leaves could shift if the clamps are not there. The center bolt and large U bolts keep the spring together, so the clamps don't do much for holding the leaves together. They should be installed and I believe you can install them on the car as it is. Rusty Nelson