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Leif spring hardware replacement.

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Roberts1969CJ, Mar 10, 2015.

  1. Mar 10, 2015
    Roberts1969CJ

    Roberts1969CJ Member

    Germantown,...
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    I am going to replace original suspension with a BDS kit. When I picked up the new suspension the salesman recommended replacing all the bolts with grade 8/G. Is his recommendation right? I have also seen some bolts that have a grease fitting. Should I also replace the lower shock mounting plates?


    jeep toss
     
    Roberts1969CJ, Mar 10, 2015
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  2. Mar 11, 2015
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Falcon, CO
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    When I do a suspension swap I replace all the hardware (wearable hardware) and all U bolts can only be used ONCE based on torque. With modern poly bushings, I don't use grease-able bolts.

    Shock plate - not needed to replace unless you have wear on them that indicate it. I normally go to a skid plate style when I change.

    I use all grade 8 bolts - not worth the cost difference to grade 5 for me.
     
    Warloch, Mar 11, 2015
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  3. Mar 12, 2015
    Wenaha

    Wenaha Member

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    I like the greasable shackle bolts. If maintained, they don't wear much and let the spring pivot well. I have used them on the OME suspension on my Landcruiser FJ60 for some years. No problems IF KEPT LUBED.
     
    Wenaha, Mar 12, 2015
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