Springs (leaf)

After the chassis came back home, first step was to put the springs on.  Finding the right hardware for the shackle plates. 

  • Front plate spring->axle

    Front plate spring->axle

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  • Rear Spring/shackle plate

    Rear Spring/shackle plate

  • shackle plate (rear)

    shackle plate (rear)

  • well... that's me

    well... that's me

    and the body tub assembled in the background

  • front springs

    front springs

  • that shackle plate, and bushing

    that shackle plate, and bushing

  • front

    front

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    well, i took off this clamp holding the leafs together, and realized, I need to incorporate the leafs that were on there.

  • Painted Leaf Springs

    Painted Leaf Springs

  • Front Shackle assy

    Front Shackle assy

    the assembly for the front springs, shackle pin.

  • beat up plate (rear springs to axle

    beat up plate (rear springs to axle

  • beat up plate, rear springs to axle

    beat up plate, rear springs to axle

  • worn plate (bottom) rear springs to axle to shocks

    worn plate (bottom) rear springs to axle to shocks