M38A1 Spring Bolts

cairopd123 · Post by **cairopd123** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:00 pm

Where can I find bolts for leaf springs? I need the center bolt that goes through the middle of the springs and holds them together. I also need the bolts and spacers, quantity of 6 per spring, that are spread out along the springs.
Wayne

Post by **wesk** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:28 am

Wayne,
The heavier springs used by the M38 and M38A1 were very popular replacements for the CJ's over the last 40 years. You'll have a tough time finding all the parts without finding used or very rare NOS spring sets. The M38 used two styles of spring fasteners or wraps or clips.
Center bolt S, 5/16 -24NF-3 x 2 3/4" WO 116715 ORD 7375006

Large bolt type clip WO 118058 ORD 7375004
Small bolt style clip WO 118057 ORD 7375003
Clip small pinned and wrap style WO 642987 ORD 7375005

cairopd123 · Post by **cairopd123** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:54 am

Wes,
Thanks for the help, I figured I would have a hard time finding the bolts after I was unable to find them at a parts supplier. I am unable to reuse most of mine due to rust.
Wayne

Post by **Ryan_Miller** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:40 am

Wayne,

Try a spring repair shop. I took mine and had them rearched. They had a large variety of fasteners (bolts, nuts, etc.).