11-06-2019, 01:57 PM | #1 |
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Spring Prep
Just got a new rear spring fir the 31. It is in raw steel. Any special prep, other than painting, required before installation ?
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11-06-2019, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Spring Prep
If you go to A-Springs.com, click on any spring you will see a link to a prep guide.
Clean and de-grease first. |
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11-06-2019, 08:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: Spring Prep
I read "Spring Prep" and thought, huh, winter will soon be upon us. Joke's on me. ;-)
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11-08-2019, 08:01 AM | #4 |
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Re: Spring Prep
Solvent clean, spray with gloss black paint and install spring covers wet with 140 gear oil.
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11-08-2019, 08:25 AM | #5 |
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Re: Spring Prep
I use grease between the leaf. Ive been thinking about adding gaiters to keep the grease clean.
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11-08-2019, 03:32 PM | #6 |
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11-08-2019, 04:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: Spring Prep
I just want to add use extreme caution with that rear spring,you can't always relay on that center bolt holding it together.I would chain it or large c clamp it before you are ready to install it.
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11-08-2019, 04:48 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spring Prep
The more lube on the spring leaves, the more you're relying on good working shocks for the smooth ride. Some friction is part of the equation.
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