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08-16-2017, 02:42 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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"generic" leaf springs, to replace OEM
Has anyone replaced 'stock' leaf springs with 'generic' leaf springs (otherwise, available from something like a trailer supply company....)? If you have done so successfully, can you detail your experience? Thanks
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08-16-2017, 05:52 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Location: East Central Missouri
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Re: "generic" leaf springs, to replace OEM
I'm curious why you are exploring the subject. Are you unable to get the springs you need or is this a modification of some sort?
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08-16-2017, 11:03 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: "generic" leaf springs, to replace OEM
I use trailer springs. They work fine. Really stiffens up the ride. Works much better if you have a rear seat also.
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08-16-2017, 12:23 PM | #4 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: "generic" leaf springs, to replace OEM
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I already see that others have had success, so its likely I will try the generic. |
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08-16-2017, 01:09 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Pittsburgh
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Re: "generic" leaf springs, to replace OEM
I did this for an old Pargo restoration. The originals were rusted through and there is no getting OEM for carts that old.
I got the closest size light duty trailer springs I could find from Tractor Supply which ended up being 2 inches shorter than the original. Without knowing if this will work on your cart what I did was that I ground off the original front spring mounts which are immovable. They were mostly rust so I tossed them and decided to make new ones. I kept and reused the rear spring hangers which were still in decent shape. I fashioned some new front mounts out of angle iron. I attached the new springs to the rear hangers and then used the new springs themselves to measure to where new front mounts needed to be. I welded the new mounts to the frame and that did it. Worked great. |
09-25-2017, 01:56 PM | #6 | |
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Re: "generic" leaf springs, to replace OEM
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I modified nylon bushings to fit (used 2 at each eye) to fit the shackle bolts, and modified some rubber "furniture feet" to keep the leaf spring eyes at the proper distance from the shackles... |
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