I recall a few years ago, an article in This Old Truck or Pickups & Panels
(can't find it now) about leaf springs. The author stated that leaf spring
design relies on the metal to metal friction between the leafs for proper
performance. He did not favor lubrication or insulation between the leafs.
Did anybody else see that? Comments?
Whitney Haist
Orinda, CA
Chevy trucks: 1928,1939,1946.
www.haist-usa.com/oldtrucks
mailto:whitney@haist-usa.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jon Fudge
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 7:17 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] FW: Leaf Springs
> Wondering if anyone can tell me what material to put between the leaf
> springs. I have a 3/4 ton GMC.trying to get the chassis and
> suspension completed. Planning on sand blasting and painting the
> springs this week...wondering about any material to place between the
> springs during reassembly, or just put them together metal on metal.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jon
> 49 GMC 3/4 ton
> Completely disassembled and harmless
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