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WaltG · 05-18-2023, 06:32 PM

I was wondering who sells the steel sleeves that fit into the leaf spring eyes? The sleeves are 7/8" OD x 3/4" ID with a wall thickness of 1/16" and an overall length of 1 3/4" and 2 1/4".

Thank you!
Walt

aussie merc · 05-18-2023, 07:07 PM

sounds like someone drove the pins out and left the outer in the spring . the pin and case are one unit on cars . Two things year and model would help and a photo if possible often explains more than any thing else

the.secret.victoria · 05-19-2023, 01:00 PM

The sleeve is not a separate item. It is an assembly with the stud and bushing.

Third Gen Auto has what you are looking for.

Front: https://thirdgenauto.com/product/193...n-leaf-spring/
Rear: https://thirdgenauto.com/product/193...or-cotter-pin/ -or- https://thirdgenauto.com/product/193...to-the-spring/

Pete · 05-20-2023, 11:17 PM

If you are restoring original, that is one thing.
If the car is to be just a "driver", you might research Delrin bushing kits.
They last forever. NO special tools required to install.

WaltG · 05-21-2023, 06:32 PM

Thanks everyone for your input! I have the original NOS metal cartridge style shackle studs but I do not have the special tool needed to install them. I bought the "hot rod" style shackle kit but they do not include the 7/8" spring eye bushings. My thought was to insert a steel sleeve into the spring eyes and use all 3/4" bushings. The springs are for a '32-'34 car. Has anyone else ever encountered this problem?

itslow · 05-21-2023, 08:08 PM

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Places like Roadster Supply and Carrillo Custom, and probueven Speedway have the nylon/acetal/whatever they are bushings for the aftermarket type shackles and early spring eyes.

Terry,OH · 05-22-2023, 06:33 AM

32-34 springs used the 7/8" Dia. If you check with your supplier they usually have the proper size in stock, and you will not need the repair sleeves usually sold by bearing suppliers. It was 35-48 that used the 3/4" Dia.

05-18-2023, 06:32 PM	#1
WaltG Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 29	Leaf Spring Question I was wondering who sells the steel sleeves that fit into the leaf spring eyes? The sleeves are 7/8" OD x 3/4" ID with a wall thickness of 1/16" and an overall length of 1 3/4" and 2 1/4". Thank you! Walt

05-18-2023, 07:07 PM	#2
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,041	Re: Leaf Spring Question sounds like someone drove the pins out and left the outer in the spring . the pin and case are one unit on cars . Two things year and model would help and a photo if possible often explains more than any thing else

05-19-2023, 01:00 PM	#3
the.secret.victoria Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 22	Re: Leaf Spring Question The sleeve is not a separate item. It is an assembly with the stud and bushing. Third Gen Auto has what you are looking for. Front: https://thirdgenauto.com/product/193...n-leaf-spring/ Rear: https://thirdgenauto.com/product/193...or-cotter-pin/ -or- https://thirdgenauto.com/product/193...to-the-spring/ __________________ WTB '33 Ford parts: * Sedan/Victoria front seat adjuster mechanism * Sedan/Victoria rear seat catch pieces (B-192921 and B-192964) * Sedan or Victoria roof tack strip (OEM or aftermarket) * Straight commercial (pickup) bumper '33/'34 or '35 (46-17757 or 68-17757)

05-20-2023, 11:17 PM	#4
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Leaf Spring Question If you are restoring original, that is one thing. If the car is to be just a "driver", you might research Delrin bushing kits. They last forever. NO special tools required to install.

05-21-2023, 06:32 PM	#5
WaltG Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 29	Re: Leaf Spring Question Thanks everyone for your input! I have the original NOS metal cartridge style shackle studs but I do not have the special tool needed to install them. I bought the "hot rod" style shackle kit but they do not include the 7/8" spring eye bushings. My thought was to insert a steel sleeve into the spring eyes and use all 3/4" bushings. The springs are for a '32-'34 car. Has anyone else ever encountered this problem?

05-21-2023, 08:08 PM	#6
itslow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 696	Re: Leaf Spring Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Places like Roadster Supply and Carrillo Custom, and probueven Speedway have the nylon/acetal/whatever they are bushings for the aftermarket type shackles and early spring eyes. __________________ Mike Wanted: - '32-34 Open Cab Pickup (RPU) parts and documents/articles/info - ARDUN parts

05-22-2023, 06:33 AM	#7
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,789	Re: Leaf Spring Question 32-34 springs used the 7/8" Dia. If you check with your supplier they usually have the proper size in stock, and you will not need the repair sleeves usually sold by bearing suppliers. It was 35-48 that used the 3/4" Dia.