Time bomb?

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JBill

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I have a 10-leaf spring from an old project leaning against the inside wall of my garage, with the center bolt in place. Is this a ticking time bomb? Should I (carefully) disassemble it? Ignore it?
 
Maybe just wrap some chains around it just to be sure that center bolt does not let go and take out your and a wall. Or to get rid of all the risk, disassemble-very csrefully.

Mike
 
Is the spring any good?

If questionable, take to scrap yard.

Have you ever seen a 90 year old chair that an over weight person has been sitting on for 90 years?
 
If it is a rear spring it is dangerous if mounted in shackles on a differential. It is in a relaxed state if not, and shouldn't worry you.
 
It should be fine if the spring or bolt is not rusted badly. Rear springs are very powerful, but the bolt should hold OK. I have 3 rear springs setting in my barn and nothing has happened for many years. If you really are nervous, take a medium to large C clamp and clamp it next to the bolt.
Rusty Nelson
 
Im not sure what you are worried about??. A spring pack just leaning against a wall or lying on the floor has very little energy stored in it since the leaves are pre bent before assembly. They do have SOME energy as they do have a preload on them but it's not a lot. I've never played with Model A rear springs but I have a few lying around. They could be different but I would be surprised.
 
J Franklin said:
If it is a rear spring it is dangerous if mounted in shackles on a differential. It is in a relaxed state if not, and shouldn't worry you.
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thats my thoughts - i would be more afraid of it falling over and crushing toes from weight than it flying apart.
 
Isn't 10 leaf a front spring? I agree with #9. Wear steel toed boots or lay it flat. If it is a rear then there is some stored energy, but I wouldn't worry too much. Put a C clamp or two on it if in doubt.
 
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