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Old 03-13-2010, 01:37 PM
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Has anyone used leaf spring clamps on the rear half of the rear leaf springs???
I have heard there is a formula for locating these correctly and also a proper torque/tightness that should be used. Unfortunately, I don't have those details. Does anyone have experience with these...or any more info???

I did ask this in another area but I thought someone here may be more likely to have experience with this.
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Has anyone used leaf spring clamps on the rear half of the rear leaf springs???
I have heard there is a formula for locating these correctly and also a proper torque/tightness that should be used. Unfortunately, I don't have those details. Does anyone have experience with these...or any more info???

I did ask this in another area but I thought someone here may be more likely to have experience with this.
Caltrac (John Calvert) recommends them with his bars. If you find a source for them, let me know. I've been looking for some to fit my 2.5" springs since 2001... I know I could make them, but it's (obviously) not that important or it would have been done by now.
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I was going to order these... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-1293/
However, I am making my own since my springs are only 2" wide.
Calvert is the person that I heard of that recommends them, too.
I just don't know the exact "formula" he uses for spacing and torquing.

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I've seen that type, they won't fit for me (too close to the tire). I was looking for the square "U-Bolt" type, but gave up a long time ago.




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