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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Source for '35-'48 front spring center bolts?

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39topless

05-10-2013 @ 9:11 AM

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Don't know if yours is the same but the center spring bolt on my '40 has a cert(sp?) for lubing the springs. May not be an issue for you.

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05-02-2013 @ 6:30 PM

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The drawback to liners is that you have to modify the clips, and perhaps the u-bolts, to accomodate the increased width of the springs. We use a product called "Slip Plate", which is a graphite based coating used for grain bins. It is available at farm stores. You just coat the leaves on each side before assembly. It dries, leaving no mess.

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05-02-2013 @ 7:46 AM

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I put vinyl spring liners between my spring leaves for permanent lubrication and silencing. Check them out here: http://macsautoparts.com/search.asp?sb=0&ls=y&camid=F30&year=0&make=&ss=spring+liner&x=23&y=12

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05-02-2013 @ 7:30 AM

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I should have mentioned this in my previous answer but if your spring is apart, before you assemble it you may want to coat between each spring section with anti seize. This is the silver grease like material that you put on bolts to facilitate easy removal. I used "Never-Seize" and it greatly improved the ride, it allows the spring sections to slide against each other with very little resistance.

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05-01-2013 @ 5:23 PM

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Super, thanks for the tip; I use c-clamps when disassembling.

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05-01-2013 @ 5:14 PM

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Be careful about about using genuine tie bolts. They hold considerable tension, and the size and shape of the head must match the recess in the cross member. We clamp the spring leaves with C clamps for safety as we cinch down the tie bolt.

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05-01-2013 @ 5:10 PM

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Old Henry & Woodie, thank you for the info.

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05-01-2013 @ 10:46 AM

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Try Joblot Automotive, www.joblotauto.com, 718-468-8585. They list it in their catalog but I don't know about shipping.

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05-01-2013 @ 9:13 AM

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If you can't find a 5/16"-24 X 5½" at the harware store here is the square headed one for $1.50 from Mac's: http://macsautoparts.com/early-v8-ford-mercury-front-spring-center-tie-bolt-21-64quot-x-5-1-4quot-ford-passenger-a5345f/camid/F30/cp/JS0R3CHL1076040/

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At this point I'm not concerned about authenticity; I haven't tried NAPA but I don't see why I can't find what I need at a good hardware store. Thanks for responding.

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