To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
From: jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Leaf spring installation?
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:11:12 -0400
Thanks Don.
The springs are original and for my 63 Polara 500 with a 383. Yes, I
got new rubber inter-liners (the 8 for the shackles). I don't know
what you mean by 2 inch flat stock spacers. I didn't pull any out, so
I guess I don't need to put 'em back in? Where do they go?
- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco
On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM, Don <d4owe9@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Jim: Wan'na make sure you have a new set of rubber interliners and new
> 2 inch flat stock galvanized steel spacers if your car has HD or super
> stock springs.
> The 2 inch, 20 gauge flat stock can be had at any drywall/metal framing
> supply house. I do not know if these spacers came with standard 4 leaf
> springs...perhaps not.
> No grease should be needed anywhere except maybe just a little bit on
> the bushings. Seems I recall the shop manual suggesting only water to
> help lubricate
> the bushings so you can get the bolts through and in place. Good
> luck...always more "fun" doing re-assembly as opposed to tear down!
> Donny, 64 Belvedere
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>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
>> From: jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: Leaf spring installation?
>> Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:12:49 -0400
>>
>>
>> I just got my leaf springs back from getting re-arched. When I
>> re-install them, should I be greasing anything or doing anything
>> special other than bolting it all back together?
>>
>> FYI, I took them to Noel at Long Island Spring Works, who's been doing
>> it since 1963. He's a bit of a local legend around here among the
>> guys who know. They look great and it was only $170 total for both
>> springs including a new leaf, paint, bushings and new U-bolts. Plus
>> it was 24 hour turn-around. Seems like a pretty good deal.
>>
>> My buddy and I managed to get everything off in about 2 hours. In
>> hindsight, I probably could have saved an hour cutting the U-bolts.
>> After sitting on the floor tugging the breaker bar for an hour, I feel
>> like I could row a viking ship.
>>
>> - Jim
>> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
>> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
>> '63 Polara 500 (383)
>> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
>> '71 Bronco
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