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leaf spring question?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Lieutenant Mike, Jun 28, 2006.

  1. Jun 28, 2006
    Lieutenant Mike

    Lieutenant Mike Firefighter Mike

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    Does the double military wrap on the end of the spring go to the shackle, or does it go to the fixed spring hanger? Thanks:beer:
     
  2. Jun 28, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Shackle. ;)
     
  3. Jun 28, 2006
    timgr

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    You sure Steve? :?

    I thought that it's the fixed end that bends because the shackle can move. Thus the double wrap goes on that end.
     
  4. Jun 28, 2006
    Lieutenant Mike

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    So which is it? Thanks for your replys
     
  5. Jun 29, 2006
    Bucket of Bolts

    Bucket of Bolts Broke Member

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    mine has it on both ends. not much help am I, I vote for putting the wrap on the fixed end.
     
  6. Jun 29, 2006
    MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

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    I am not 100% sure that it is right, but this is how one of mine was done when I got it.
    A lot of the leaf springs on Jeeps that I have seen bend was from getting hung on a rock or something. I kinda figured the double wrap was to help protect them from this a little. Like I said though, I am not 100% sure.
     
  7. Jun 29, 2006
    brandon11130

    brandon11130 Master ghetto fabricator

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    i say wrap on the shackle end, put the stronger end where its gunna get smashed against stuff, not in the back where its not gunna get any action.
     
  8. Jun 30, 2006
    Lieutenant Mike

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    Thanks alot. :beer:
     
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