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Advice needed: Leaf Spring Splay Correction

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Professional Hand Model, Jul 25, 2018.

  1. Jul 25, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model [OP] A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Any advice for straightening out rear leaf springs on my 02’? Drivers side was slightly splayed/fanned (1/4”) out for years. Passenger side slightly less also. Now with my new 5100’s on all 4 corners, starting to notice a side slippy feel during cornering going up on inclines.

    Went under and seems the driver side has splayed abit more than it was an additional 1/4” more (now at 1/2”).

    I want to put on some leaf u-bolts to secure the leafs (existing oem clips are slightly bent open allowing the situation), but need advice on getting these things straightened/squared up first so the new u-bolts supports can slide on.
     
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  2. Jul 26, 2018 at 5:14 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model [OP] A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Figured it out on my own. Made my own vise out of hardened steel leafs and thru bolts as c-clamps won’t fit propper. Sinched the leafs back in alignment by torquing the bolts a little at a time. Getter dun!
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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    Professional Hand Model [OP] A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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  4. Sep 15, 2020 at 5:26 AM
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    Professional Hand Model [OP] A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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  5. Sep 15, 2020 at 5:28 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model [OP] A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Best pictures I have which aren’t the best angles.

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