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axisT6 · 01-12-2006, 10:42 PM

First of all, were all GM leaf springs from say 73' to current 2.5" wide? Also is there a bad side to drilling the springs in order to move the center pin to better position the axle?

pcorssmit · 01-13-2006, 05:56 AM

You're better off redrilling the spring perches and plates. Leaf springs are a PITA to drill, plus you will have weak spot at the old hole.

Pete

axisT6 · 01-13-2006, 06:17 AM

I figured there would be a stress concentration at the old hole. Thanks.

01-12-2006, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
axisT6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34987 Location: Texas Posts: 673	Chevy Leaf Spring Question First of all, were all GM leaf springs from say 73' to current 2.5" wide? Also is there a bad side to drilling the springs in order to move the center pin to better position the axle?

01-13-2006, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
pcorssmit Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4406 Location: Denver Posts: 2,336	You're better off redrilling the spring perches and plates. Leaf springs are a PITA to drill, plus you will have weak spot at the old hole. Pete __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , beer in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOW, what a ride."

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01-13-2006, 06:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
axisT6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34987 Location: Texas Posts: 673	I figured there would be a stress concentration at the old hole. Thanks.