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Frankenchevy · Apr 19, 2018

You may want to get a new centering bolt for each change, but I don’t think it’s too critical if you have some decent c clamps.

highdesertrange · Apr 19, 2018

good point about the center bolt. they must be replaced every time you remove one. the proper way to install them is to cut the excess 7/8's of the way through then break the rest off. this creates a burr so the nut can't back off. highdesertranger

Obwonkonobe · Apr 19, 2018

highdesertrange said:
good point about the center bolt. they must be replaced every time you remove one. the proper way to install them is to cut the excess 7/8's of the way through then break the rest off. this creates a burr so the nut can't back off. highdesertranger

Good note il be sure to do that. Il keep you guys posted when I get to it

Frankenchevy · Apr 19, 2018

highdesertrange said:
good point about the center bolt. they must be replaced every time you remove one. the proper way to install them is to cut the excess 7/8's of the way through then break the rest off. this creates a burr so the nut can't back off. highdesertranger

Buy bolts at least a few inches longer than the ones that you pull out; as long as they’re threaded all the way. It’ll make starting the nut much easier. They’re soft bolts, so get a few extra in case you mess up.

They can’t be too expensive. I went to the same blacksmith Craig went to for his springs and the owner gave me a handful for free.

Obwonkonobe · Apr 19, 2018

Frankenchevy said:
Buy bolts at least a few inches longer than the ones that you pull out; as long as they’re threaded all the way. It’ll make starting the nut much easier. They’re soft bolts, so get a few extra in case you mess up.

They can’t be too expensive. I went to the same blacksmith Craig went to for his springs and the owner gave me a handful for free.

Dang that's really nice, il probably just take the old ones to ace and grab some that match. Whike i have them off im probably going to clean and paint everything and have heard about spring paint that flexes with the spring, is that legit? Or just a gimmic

Frankenchevy · Apr 19, 2018

Not for sure on the paint, but get actual center bolts for leaf springs.

You’ll see what I mean once you pull it apart. The bolt is a different shape.

Edit:

They are soft for a reason. They are designed to shear in case of an accident to save other parts. The round head fits in the spring perch on your axle.

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Obwonkonobe · Apr 20, 2018

Frankenchevy said:
Not for sure on the paint, but get actual center bolts for leaf springs.

You’ll see what I mean once you pull it apart. The bolt is a different shape.

Edit:

They are soft for a reason. They are designed to shear in case of an accident to save other parts. The round head fits in the spring perch on your axle.

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Do you know where I could get more? Or if I could just clean it up and reuse it

highdesertrange · Apr 20, 2018

do not reuse the center bolt. any suspension shop will have them. auto part stores can get them, if they want to take the time. highdesertranger

Obwonkonobe · Apr 20, 2018

highdesertrange said:
do not reuse the center bolt. any suspension shop will have them. auto part stores can get them, if they want to take the time. highdesertranger

Won't do lol, thanks

Frankenchevy · Apr 20, 2018

edit: already answered

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