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leaf spings on bj42

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leaf spings on bj42

Post by Wilko76 »

Hi All

I need some advice about rear leaf springs on a BJ42. To cut a long story short for some reason the only springs that would fit are a set from the front of a 75 series.
Due to the heavier load rating of springs the ride is very hard.

Can I take a leaf from the springs to soften it up? If so, how many do you recommend? I have been told 1.

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Post by bad_religion_au »

yes you can take a leaf out. make sure you clamp the leafs before undoing the spring pin, and make sure you have a couple of spare ones because it sucks having to postpone putting it all back to gether when you realise they're rusted solid,
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Post by Sixty's Guy »

Generally speaking the longer leaves are for lift and the shorter leaves are for load carrying. I'd take out maybe two of the smaller leaves.
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1983 HJ60 - 2" OME springs, Bilstein shocks, 2" Bodylift, 35" BFG MT, Twin Lock Rights, Longfields, Denco Turbo, Ironman Winch
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