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#425309 - 02/03/01 01:29 AM Leaf spring damage
ChuckH Member Registered: 27/02/01 Posts: 5206 Loc: Seattle, WA	On my last outing I damaged one of my rear springs. There are a couple clamp-like things that wrap around them...one in front, and one in back. Well, I apparently nailed one on a rock and bent it open a little bit so it doesn't close all the way around the leaf assembly. Anyhow, what I'm wondering is if it would be safe to just find a way to bend it back or if I have to go pay the dealer for a whole new spring assembly? If I can bend it, does anyone have any suggestions on what I could use to do that? Thanks! ------------------ _________________________ ChuckH "Every morning when I wake up I know it's not going to get any better 'til I go back to sleep again!" Al Bundy
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#425310 - 02/03/01 02:41 AM Re: Leaf spring damage
XOC Admin Member Registered: 16/08/00 Posts: 17103 Loc: Minneapolis, MN	Bend it back or leave it. Daisy bent his up a long time ago, and hasn't posted any info regarding problems. With it bent open you'll see a little smoother action from the spring as the leaves can move easier. I'd take the BFH to it. ------------------ Regards, Ian _________________________ nom nom nom
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#425311 - 02/03/01 08:08 AM Re: Leaf spring damage
Schludwiller Member Registered: 17/04/01 Posts: 1016 Loc: Redmond,WA	Quote: Originally posted by ChuckH: On my last outing I damaged one of my rear springs. There are a couple clamp-like things that wrap around them...one in front, and one in back. Well, I apparently nailed one on a rock and bent it open a little bit so it doesn't close all the way around the leaf assembly. Anyhow, what I'm wondering is if it would be safe to just find a way to bend it back or if I have to go pay the dealer for a whole new spring assembly? If I can bend it, does anyone have any suggestions on what I could use to do that? Thanks! Ha, ha! Chuck is a lurker! Better get some posts going buddy boy. Why don't you tell the truth. You damaged the leaf springs on your low-rider Xterra in the Safeway parking lot last weekend. Those speed bumps are a bitch eh, Charles? Looking forward to pictures after this weekend. The first low-rider Xterra with an ARB. Heh, heh. ------------------ Join the Xterra Offroad Webring 2000 Aztec Red 4x4 V-6 XE-3Pak www.xterra4x4.com _________________________ Xterra4x4.com and the Xterra Offroad Webring
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#425312 - 02/03/01 09:09 AM Re: Leaf spring damage
OffroadX Member Registered: 17/08/00 Posts: 13694 Loc: Baltimore, MD	The "clamp" on the front half of my driver's side leaf took a hit last September and it's about 1/4 open, haven't had any problems. Dealer didn't seem to think it was worth worrying about either. Brent _________________________ Tip: see if your question has already been answered before asking it. Try our handy-dandy search tool!
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#425313 - 02/03/01 09:27 AM Re: Leaf spring damage
ChuckH Member Registered: 27/02/01 Posts: 5206 Loc: Seattle, WA	You're just jealous because I'm cool enough that I have to drive over the speed bumps sideways! Sheesh, this lurker thing is embarrassing. I think I actually registered once a long time ago, but I couldn't remember for sure so I just signed up again. I guess reading your silly posts was enough and I didn't need to post anything myself! It better not rain tonight when i go out to remove my bumper. Oh, and thanks to those with the helpful replies! Quote: Originally posted by Schludwiller: Ha, ha! Chuck is a lurker! Better get some posts going buddy boy. Why don't you tell the truth. You damaged the leaf springs on your low-rider Xterra in the Safeway parking lot last weekend. Those speed bumps are a bitch eh, Charles? Looking forward to pictures after this weekend. The first low-rider Xterra with an ARB. Heh, heh. ------------------ _________________________ ChuckH "Every morning when I wake up I know it's not going to get any better 'til I go back to sleep again!" Al Bundy
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#425314 - 02/03/01 04:20 PM Re: Leaf spring damage
ShipRekd1 Member Registered: 06/09/00 Posts: 334	Just leave them open, in fact you may want to pry all of them open as you will get a little more flex. I also have a 1994 Rodeo, and when OK Auto installed the lift kit I had questioned them being open also...and that is what they told me Jason ------------------ www.ec4x4e.com [This message has been edited by ShipRekd1 (edited 03-02-2001).]
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