leaf spring shifts and hits tire
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Hey guys, got a problem. The bottom springs in my leaf pack keep shifting over slightly over time and eventually far enough to hit the tire. I caught this a few months ago before it started touching the tire, but last night I smelled burning rubber and sure enough...


The ubolts are tight as hell, and there isnt rust between the leafs. How the hell do they keep shifting?
I made this as a temporary fix using 3/16" plate and 3/8" bolts, but I may drill through the leafs in a second spot and bolt it (next to the center pin) as a more permanate fix, but wtf?


The ubolts are tight as hell, and there isnt rust between the leafs. How the hell do they keep shifting?
I made this as a temporary fix using 3/16" plate and 3/8" bolts, but I may drill through the leafs in a second spot and bolt it (next to the center pin) as a more permanate fix, but wtf?
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that is a great idea. beleive it or not when you get on it really hard the rear end actually pushes out to the side. a pan hard bar will take care of that, keeps the rear centered at all times
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