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05-17-2012, 03:50 PM | #1 |
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Leaf springs on a g1
Well I'm back!! Was wondering if anyone has ever put leaf springs on a g1 before? I'm wanting to have the rear end a little stiffer to have passengers ride and so I don't rub off the tires or bottom out. The springs on it are just not enough to hold weight. So I went and got a pair of 4 leaf trailer springs. I'm sure there's modification going to happen. Just need some ideas.... Any help would be great!
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05-17-2012, 07:09 PM | #2 | |
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05-17-2012, 07:36 PM | #3 |
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
Thanks! I had a friend who had some extra leaf springs laying around and it he was gonna scrap them out. So I took them off his hands for free!!! Bonus! I have thought about a stiffer coil over spring though. But it's not gonna take much to put on the leaf springs. Just thought I would get some ideas from here. Btw? Have you ever had a problem with the ramp shoe's? I just replaced mine and not even 10 feet in drive, they melt/broke right off!?!?! Frustrating!!!
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05-17-2012, 07:46 PM | #4 | |
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As far as the ramp shoes go, I replaced mine last fall and have driven it at least 20 hours worth and no wear at all. How many times have you replaced? You could have an engagement problem putting stress on the shoes? |
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05-18-2012, 08:46 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
before you due to much look the writer information over page 7 in the blow link.
This is the best way to go I did it and have had 4 big lugs on it and a small tailor of wood. thanks Kcnaz! http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/lifte...ighlight=kcnaz Last edited by nwarren9; 05-18-2012 at 08:50 PM.. Reason: added note |
05-19-2012, 08:28 AM | #6 |
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
Thanks nwarren9, I'm thinking that maybe the way to go. Looks a lot easier too and not a while lot of time to do it. On another note, the clutch is w
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05-19-2012, 08:32 AM | #7 |
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
Thanks nwarren9! Lots of great pics and info!!! Looks a lot easier too!!
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05-19-2012, 08:45 AM | #8 |
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
Now I have a bigger issue..... The secondary drive clutch is worn out, hence the shoe getting melted off in seconds!! Does anyone have one for sale or spare parts? I need the one with the claw on it. Mine is worn out pretty bad, has a lip instead of being smoothe...
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05-19-2012, 09:16 AM | #9 |
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
The mistake I made is going to used parts on the primary clutch what i should have done was to bite the built and go for a plowman clutch> they are sponsors of BGW and are located in Flint Mi Call them . . Hope you think seriously about this clutch first
Go to youtube to see videos Last edited by nwarren9; 05-19-2012 at 09:19 AM.. Reason: spelling change |
05-19-2012, 09:31 AM | #10 |
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Re: Leaf springs on a g1
Thanks! I live in webberville mi. About 30-40 mins from flint. Whats the name of them?
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