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WTB Leaf Springs

Discussion in 'Flatfender Classifieds' started by FinoCJ, Sep 9, 2023.

  1. Sep 9, 2023
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Recognize this is going to be unlikely, but looking for some wagon front leaf springs - they are the same as the flat fender (I think), and seems like that might be more likely on here. They need to be in decent shape, not sagged out - I've already got some of those. Maybe someone has some later replacements they didn't use, or took off for lift etc?
    I'd probably also consider any 1.75" wide leafs so that would include 55-75 cj5.

    Now the tricky part.... shipping is probably a deal killer unless you giving them away REALLY cheap, but if you’re anywhere near me (SW MT) or maybe we can pass them along to another member I might be crossing paths with? I am also headed down to Utah in a month, so will be going through SLC.

    Anyway, if you got some, let's chat. Thanks!
     
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    FinoCJ, Sep 9, 2023
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    Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

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    I’ve “built” springs in the past by disassembling surplus spring packs. I’ve added up to 4 leafs once for one of my old Wagons, with the donor leafs from a 3A. For the center pin, I’ve used a grade 8 bolt where I just rounded the head down on a bench grinder. I’ve done the same for CJs.
    I have a parts Wagon that has the heaviest rear springs I have ever seen. I think they are 10 leaf, about 7”-8” in thickness. The fronts are closer to standard.
    -Donny
     
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    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Yup....that's why I am open to any 1.75" springs....happy to reassemble to get what I want and save some money for another project.
     
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    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    You should come sort through some of my pile. Should be two complete sets of wagon springs in it. Maybe 3 sets. The price will be right------
     
    duffer, Sep 9, 2023
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  5. Sep 10, 2023
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    thanks John - I'd definitely take you up and see what you have laying around. I don't need anything amazing, but I'd love to either find a little 'fresher' set of springs that don't sag so much, or figure out a way to combine some of my existing leaves with some additional support.
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 10, 2023
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    Fireball

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    I've got a set of unknown brand 2.5" lift springs off the '71 from when I went to BDS, but I don't think I can fit them in on this trip.
     
    Fireball, Sep 10, 2023
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