I’m rebuilding the front end on my AA while I wait for the last couple bits to come for the diff. Quick question about the front spring clips, I don’t have any on my truck and am going to make a couple. What width and thickness of steel are they, and how “tight” are they to the front axel, I’m guessing a little loose so as to let the spring slip and flex easily. Please correct me if I’m wrong, thanks folks.
Front spring clip question
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Re: Front spring clip question
you dont want them loose. we made some for my 18 leaf front spring and used some standard flat sock from the farm supply stores. Used a press and 2 U shaped things to press the U shape. slipped them over the spring and carefully measured where holes should go. drilled and using a grade 8 bolt they look factory.
Oh and the factory pressed a dimple into the top of the U to fit in the leaf spring that has holes. I just drilled and tapped a hole and used a grade 8 cap screw as the bump with some red locktite on its threads. Cut off and ground flush the exposed excess.
Oh and the factory pressed a dimple into the top of the U to fit in the leaf spring that has holes. I just drilled and tapped a hole and used a grade 8 cap screw as the bump with some red locktite on its threads. Cut off and ground flush the exposed excess.
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Re: Front spring clip question
FYI - Clip or Clamp???? Attached photo shows what the spring clips are. I am guessing you are referring to spring clamps.
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Re: Front spring clip question
I’m after the light duty clips that stop the spring from rotating, I’ve seen them called clamps and clips so sorry for any confusion, here’s the A version
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/front-spring-clamps
Thanks Stakebed and Bob for the advise and link
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Re: Front spring clip question
I always thought the spring clamps are what neil posted above because they do clamp (and make sure thier clamped hard) and the things that pine wants are clips.
I didnt know brattons made several sizes. if you find yours is close you can always make something to slip the bolt through to "tighten" up the clips like a short piece of pipe to make the bolt "thicker".
I didnt know brattons made several sizes. if you find yours is close you can always make something to slip the bolt through to "tighten" up the clips like a short piece of pipe to make the bolt "thicker".
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Front Spring Clamps?
The part names are as listed in the Ford parts lists and apply to front/rear A/AA springs. "Clips" are many times called u-bolts.
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