Disassembling Leaf Springs

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Sun May 11, 2008 7:21 pm

Is it possible to disassemble and reassemble a leaf spring yourself?
The reason is so that I can paint each individual spring, rather than just paint over the outside.
I'm thinking enamel would be the best type of paint to do this as it has a bit more 'flex' than an acrylic paint.
Has anyone tackled this before?

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Sun May 11, 2008 8:59 pm

Try this
http://65corvette.nonethewiser.net/tech ... spring.pdf

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:10 pm

Sounds good

Thanks Craig

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Mon May 12, 2008 12:25 pm

don't forget to get new plates that go between each leaf!

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:26 pm

i've never had a drama, once you have the spring seperated from everything just undo the centre pin pull the straps apart and they'll be all apart

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Mon May 12, 2008 4:50 pm

Any idea where I would get the 'plastic bits' for between the leaves?

Post by **Blacky** » Mon May 12, 2008 5:28 pm

Any springworks should be able to supply them.

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:17 pm

a few yrs ago dad got them from holden, but i doubt they'd have them anymore as they don't seem to be able to get even 1994 model commodore stuff .... gone are the days!