Leaf Spring Question

[WaltG]

I was wondering who sells the steel sleeves that fit into the leaf spring eyes? The sleeves are 7/8" OD x 3/4" ID with a wall thickness of 1/16" and an overall length of 1 3/4" and 2 1/4".

Thank you!
Walt

 

[aussie merc]

sounds like someone drove the pins out and left the outer in the spring . the pin and case are one unit on cars . Two things year and model would help and a photo if possible often explains more than any thing else

 

[the.secret.victoria]

The sleeve is not a separate item. It is an assembly with the stud and bushing.

Third Gen Auto has what you are looking for.

Front: https://thirdgenauto.com/product/1932-34-ford-front-lower-spring-shackle-stud-fits-in-leaf-spring/
Rear: https://thirdgenauto.com/product/19...s-into-the-spring-not-drilled-for-cotter-pin/ -or- https://thirdgenauto.com/product/1932-34-ford-rear-lower-spring-shackle-stud-goes-into-the-spring/

 

[Pete]

If you are restoring original, that is one thing.
If the car is to be just a "driver", you might research Delrin bushing kits.
They last forever. NO special tools required to install.

 

[WaltG]

Thanks everyone for your input! I have the original NOS metal cartridge style shackle studs but I do not have the special tool needed to install them. I bought the "hot rod" style shackle kit but they do not include the 7/8" spring eye bushings. My thought was to insert a steel sleeve into the spring eyes and use all 3/4" bushings. The springs are for a '32-'34 car. Has anyone else ever encountered this problem?

 

[itslow]

Places like Roadster Supply and Carrillo Custom, and probueven Speedway have the nylon/acetal/whatever they are bushings for the aftermarket type shackles and early spring eyes.

 

[TerryOH]

32-34 springs used the 7/8" Dia. If you check with your supplier they usually have the proper size in stock, and you will not need the repair sleeves usually sold by bearing suppliers. It was 35-48 that used the 3/4" Dia.