Steven Polden Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hi, does anyone have any experience of home refurbishment of leaf springs. Can I just 'undo' the retaining tabs and bolts (albeit held in together in a clamp/vice) and it will come apart so I can clean up and paint? Anyone done this and can offer tips. The car is a 1955 TR2 Once it goes back together, any suggestions on the grease to use, I have ready about special paints too that allow the faces to slide. Any thoughts or advice appreciated Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Steven - Practical Classics Magazine did an article on this not that long ago but I'm sorry I don't know exactly when but I'm sure a google search will throw something up - as I recall, it is perfectly do-able - good luck cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Yes you can take them apart - the hardest part is prising open the clamps. you will need a long bolt, & a "G" clamp to aid re-assembly. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOW500 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Steven, PM sent. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Hi Steven. You'll find a useful breakdown of leaf spring refurbishment and maintenance in the original TR2 workshop manual. If you don't yet have yourself an actual copy, an online PDF version can be found HERE. Scroll down to pages 258 - 261, for "Road Springs and Shock Absorbers". Cheers, Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Polden Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks for the advice, they've come apart fairly easily and cleaning up ahead of reassembly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brodie Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi, anyone out there used Moss leaf springs on a TR3A, good or bad ? i am thinking of fitting them as a winter project. Brodie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 As far as I know no lubricant should be applied between leaf springs, the friction between the leaves is an action that is required. This law is applicable to LGV's for certain so I would think the same law applied to any leaf sprung vehicle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckeithjordan Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Brodie and Others, You might want to check out this thread regarding leaf springs and replacements: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?111427-Leaf-Springs Keith Jordan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 As far as I know no lubricant should be applied between leaf springs That's what I originally thought too, Pete. Although, the TR3 manual suggests "... the only lubrication required is that for the spring leaves. On no account must the rubber or silentbloc bushes be lubricated. Over lubrication of the spring leaves should be avoided. After the springs have been cleaned, brush the blades at their edges with engine oil, this will allow sufficient oil to penetrate between the leaves and provide inter-leaf lubrication. Lubrication of spring leaves is chiefly required at the ends of the leaves where one presses upon the next and where the maximum relative motion occurs". The lubrication chart suggests painting springs with "old rear axle or engine oil": Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 How to... http://www.suspensionspecialists.com/tech0003.html What about interleaf liners. Anti friction strips between leaves - MG used them..... https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/oer-k655/overview/ pros cons https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/leaflinereffectonspringrate/ Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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