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Re: Buying new front leaf springs for my 53
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Originally Posted by XYZsniper
After much thinking, I've decided to rebuild the stock leaf springs and put the money into a disc brake conversion kit.
I pushed out all the factory bushings and ground down the rivets and broke them into individual leafs. Keeping care not to mix them of disorientate them.
I will be blasting next so need advice on what kind of paint should be used. Also, should I put poly liner or a lube between the leafs?
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i am in the process of doing the springs on my '49 3100. machine shop guy said re arching my springs is a specialized skill and would cost me more than replacing them. i assume i need new springs because they are original and seen alot of use. not real sure how to tell for sure.
the book says not to lubricate between the leaves because it will be too 'springy'. a local restoration guy paints the leaves with slip plate graphite paint.
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1949 chevy 3100, 5 window
1992 chevy k1500, extended cab, short box 5.7l
1996 chevy k1500, extended cab, long box 5.7l
2001 chevy impala ls 3.8l
1965 honda s90
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