Five-Leaf HD Leaf Spring Clamps

[Bob B.]

Hi all,

I have a pair of the 5-leaf HD leaf springs that I want to restore. They have the steel clamps on them to hold the bands. I'm sure I can get them off, but I doubt if they'd be reusable? Are these clamps reproduced? Does anyone have any tips on getting the old clamps off and back on?

Thanks,

Bob

[Joe M.]

Re: Five-Leaf HD Leaf Spring Clamps

Are they different than the clamps used on the non HD leaf springs?

[Mike E.]

Re: Five-Leaf HD Leaf Spring Clamps

Very. Very. (had to put it twice--too sort for the website)

[Joe M.]

Re: Five-Leaf HD Leaf Spring Clamps

Would it be possible to heat the bent-over pieces with a torch and then use a thin pry bar to open the folded sides? Is there room to insert a thin pry bar? A good machine shop could probably make it happen.

[Paul M.]

Re: Five-Leaf HD Leaf Spring Clamps

Bob, You need to heat them with a torch and then bend them open. You would do the same to reclose them. A press also helps to get them closed up. I would not take the rivet out.