Leaf Spring Bolts

cairopd123 · Post by **cairopd123** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:20 pm

I am putting my leaf springs back together, but some of the bolts are no up to par. Is the bolt that goes through the center of the leaf springs and the bolts, 6 per spring, that go through the c-shaped brackets a special kind of steel?

Post by **Ryan_Miller** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:25 pm

I don't think that the bolts that hold the leaf spring brackets are anything special.

I would recomend grade 5 or 8 though, just to be sure you don't have a problem.

I hope that helps!

cairopd123 · Post by **cairopd123** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:21 am

Thanks for the help Ryan.
Wayne

Post by **wesk** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:26 am

If you have a commercial spring rebuilding shop near you they'll have all you need. The center long threaded bolt is a wee bit special since it is used to draw the leafs tightly together.

cairopd123 · Post by **cairopd123** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:38 pm

Thanks Wes. I don't have a spring shop near by, but I will make sure the center bolt is adequate.
wayne

Post by **wesk** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:19 pm

You may find them under suspension and driveline shops. If not just call a local heavy truck repair shop and ask where they send their spring work.