I put a little bit of grease in the Ferch and pads on my 06 power waggon many years ago and I made a great difference on the flexibility and ride so I believe and restoring your old leaf springs by clean them up and put a little bit of lube or the friction! Again, good video

This is as straight forward as i thought it would be. Thanks for the video and the effort you put into editing. Also, a huge plus for not being another idiot on KZread. The content here is definitely quality.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching. I'm glad you like the video

Man I love DIY’s

I thoroughly enjoyed this video of you working with your leaf spring, very informative and you explained things nicely. thank you for your help...

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found the video helpful

There's another good job for my '74!

Years ago I had a project requiring used leaf springs. Out side the garage there was leaf springs off an old AMC Eagle rusted from the Pa winter salted roads. When I removed the CENTER BOLT and the leaves came apart there was a thin piece of factory installed zink strips about 8 inches long at the CENTER BOLT. Where the zink strip was unbelievable brand new metal. Where the CENTER BOLT is the springs hold more water and salt. The spring gets bridle from the rust and breaks a lot of times at the CENTER BOLT. With the zink strips there's no rust hence no embrittlement. I have seen zink templates (for a better word) between aluminum wheels and the hub to stop dissimilar metal corrosion.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Neat, I've never seen that

@mongomay1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 sacrificial anode like on a boat shaft or on steel bridge construction, they are also in steel hotwater heaters.

This was really well done. Seeing someone else do it with tips is a real Godsend. Thanks.

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

Great DIY videos!! Keep them coming, I’m working on my 1985 K20 now and will be doing all of this in the near future. Thanks for sharing!!

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your project and thanks for watching

Good video

Just what I was looking for. Thanks for posting.👍🏻

@Offroadfarm1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@entertainmentchanneloz1509

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ka6Lt7lvdcyzk6g.html

Thanks mate. Exactly what I was hoping to see. Well done. Saved me.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That is a cool old C-clamp

Mate , i am a springmaker from Australia. my comment is to use a press to remove the bush in one motion. Don't ever paint a leaf spring unless is assembled! using a thin coat of laquer. the spring will not be tight at the centrebolt after rust and wear and tear. u bolts will become loose and the centrebolt will break. nice video mate

@Offroadfarm1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips

The propane torch did the trick!! The crackle means it's ready!!! Thank you

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I never use a torch but you sold me on buying one when I do this on my silverado 1500 thank you lol that was cool when you punched it out and that smoke came out

Fascinating to watch ; thanks for sharing !

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good job. Simple and informative for the DIYer. Thanks for posting.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it and Thanks for watching

Shooter McGavin lol , hope my springs come apart that easy (67 C-10) 👍 👍 🇨🇦

GREAT video ...thanks for sharing !!

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

I am amazed how the rubber bushes jump in by themselves as soon as you put the wear pads in.

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah I missed getting that on camera, but it was the easiest part of the entire project. They just slide in, didn't even have to use a hammer. Thanks for watching

Thanks for sharing,good job👍im going to do in my chevy

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Glad i watched this before tackling mine...had no idea they were under pressure...mind you i only have 4 leafs on my truck but TY!!

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@vitix5906

4 жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 You're very Welcome Sir! and also thank you for saving me the $200 bucks i was going to spend on new ones. Was outside today surveying as i am doing a frame & component restoration. And yes i hit your Subscribe button. Have a great day and stay safe and healthy!

Love these display

You can also hammer a small chisel in the spring eye gap and tap bushing out.

Good work, Shooter!

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Don't paint in between the leaves. When the paint wears out the center pin will be loose. Also heating them up is not a good idea but if you do, be careful not to heat up the springs.

@adamkarlovsky6015

3 ай бұрын

What do you do to stop rust from forming in between the springs, if you shouldn't paint there? I bought new springs on clearance sale, and the paint has been chipped, so was planning on repainting. However, just being rained on for a week, rust has started forming between the leafs already! I'd prefer my new springs don't rust away from the inside out, so what should I do?

@tunk_2ton168

3 ай бұрын

@@adamkarlovsky6015 Some people oil them but I have heard that it could also damage them in the long run. Try silicone based lubricant. It has been a while since I last did research on this and I always recommend doing your own research before trusting the "guy on the internet".

Very helpful good video thanks 👍

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

Buen trabajo amigo

Good info. I used a sawzall to cut sleeve and a socket to knock out sleeve.

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for watching

Thank you! So helpful!

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@offroadfarm great video, might I suggest another way to use heat to remove your bushings. Instead of heating the inside/center, heat the outside. Doing it that way helps eliminate the nasty burnt rubber stink, and takes less time. In the case of bushings with an outer metal sleeve, heat outside - knock out the bushing and then take some type of saw (hack or coping or whatever you can easily detach and reattach)stick the blade down the hole and saw through it. Then just knock it out what a screw driver. Same idea of knowing when you got it hot enough, the rubber will start to melt/sizzle. The best bonus is that when you heat it up from the outside, the metal should still be hot (aka it is still expanded) making it easier to slip the new bushing in there. 😃

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching

@schizeckinosy

2 жыл бұрын

If you heat the eye enough it will ruin the temper. Heating the center eliminates that worry! I’d use a drill though because I hate melting plastic stink.

Great Info!

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Watched this to see if you used any heat. A spring shop told me they could restore them that way because they sagging. Within a month both had broke!!! This was on the steering axle of an 83 359 Pete! If you have sagging springs just buy some new ones. Great video....no heat!!!

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Muchísimas gracias 👍

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Torch for the win 😂 I remember the first time I got to use a O A torch at welding school to get stuck inner race out of my Honda 4 wheeler front hubs I got them so hot that I had to replace ball joints bc welded them in the position they where in 😂 I lived and learned that day

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@justinowens9323

Жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 thanks for the vid

Hey I like that table your using you got a neat setup screw the haters theyre wiping off pizza pocket crumbs while sending mean comments

@Offroadfarm1

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Handy tip about the screwdriver - my springs are 11 leaf so lining them all up is a nightmare!

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I just pressed mine out the other day I have a press piece that works perfectly and takes the outer sleeve out with no trouble at all.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds nice! That would make it so easy. Thanks for watching

@gannonolson6294

4 жыл бұрын

You can also borrow a hand press from any major autoparts store. Free as long as you return it. That how I did all the front and rear suspension bushings in mine. Super easy.

The porterband thats the tool i need get always need something like that

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

I got the Bauer from Harbor freight. www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/power-saws/10-amp-deep-cut-variable-speed-band-saw-kit-63444.html So far I've been pretty pleased with it. I did get some news blades that were much better than the blades that came with it. As long as your not going to be using it every day I think it will hold up for a while. Thanks for watching

@1000186ful

3 жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 thank you ill look into that im always need one these lol

I heat the bushing from the spring side, then take a hacksaw, remove the blade, reassemble it with the blade inside the hole, then saw out your outer bushing sleeve.

I have dipped the end into Muriatic acid for maybe 5 minutes and knocking everything out was no problem. Also used it to clean all springs. Was well.

@Offroadfarm1

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

Thanks god bless

Awsome

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

great video i'am getting to start on 47 lincoln continental bad sag in front fender low enough you cant turn wheels -going to try to raise body up and put shims on top of spring -front single spring-i like the small torch ---any suggestion thanks

Nice video and explanations! Which size (diameter) of the new poly bishings you have taken, as they have different sizes? Thank you

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

You need the correct size bushings for your springs. Check this link, scroll down a little bit and they tell you how to figure the correct size bushing without having to detach it. Thanks for watching www.offroaddesign.com/greasable-rear-spring-and-shackle-bushing-kits-for-gm-trucks.html

Would of ben nice to see you put the bushings back on, nice job.

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah sorry, I missed getting that on video somehow. It was easy, they just slide right in by hand. Thanks for watching.

Looks good 👍 what if a spring is sagged/fatigued? Is it bad to try to bend a bit more arch into the spring if it has sagged over time?

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

You can re-arch your springs but I don't really consider it a DIY thing. Watch this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dY2LyLuyibSYm6Q.html for some ideas on re-arching. Keep in mind that if you don't heat treat properly they will flatten back out. If you can afford it and can find new springs I recommend that option. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project.

I'm debating whether to replace the leaf springs on my RV trailer or to just replace them. They're certainly cheap enough to just replace, but I don't like tossing parts that're still good and could be like new after a restoration like this. From what I'm reading online it's best to leave the space between the leaves bare save for a silicon-based lubricant, so that's what I think I'm going to do if I do decide to restore my springs rather than replacing them. I have a plan to lubricate the facing surfaces, stick them back together, clean off any lubricant from the exterior surfaces, and spray the exterior with a rubberized sealant. Where the springs join and flex the rubberized seal will break, but I can just occasionally reapply silicon lubricant to ward off any corrosion.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

If your springs are in decent shape and just a bit rusty then I would just clean them up. It is not hard to do. Now if your springs have settled or are sagging that is more difficult to fix and it would be easier to just replace them. Thanks for watching

@kic7009

9 ай бұрын

​@@Offroadfarm1😊😊

You can also use a holesaw bit on the bushings if you have to do a lot of them OR drill holes and use skil saw.

@Offroadfarm1

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Omg! Awesome video! So we just bought 2002 Ford Econoline no we’ve been removing rust in undercarriage. The leaf springs are much worse than yours ugh! Now I’m even more stressed. I can’t even imagine trying to take these apart. I literally was having panic attacks just under the van. As I was sanding with wire wheel I am able to see metal. Question is, should I continue to sand to bare metal or is it best if we remove them and restore ? Please Help! Subscribed and glad I found your video. Thanks!

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

You can continue to wire wheel them. Just make sure to closely inspect them for any damage that may require you to replace them. If you see anything questionable don't hesitate to either replace them or at the least have a qualified mechanic take a look at them. Thanks for watching and glad you found the video helpful.

Yo that shooter comment made my day

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Glad somebody liked it! thanks for watching

Great video! Any thoughts if I need to remove some of the leaves from the leaf pack? I have a lowered 74 C10 that I'm trying to fit a caltrax on and I think I need to remove some of the leaves from the leaf pack to fit it

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. I'm not sure about your leaf pack. I have zero experience with caltracs. Have you tried to contact the manufacturer? Thanks for watching

Is it a good idea to plug the holes for the center pin before coating?

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

You can but it is not necessary. They are convenient to use to hang the leaves from to paint though. Just remember that you want to use thin and light coats. Thanks for watching

Just drop it all in 6 to 1 hydrochloric overnight and everything will be bare metal by the morning and rust free. Scrub down with stainless wool and neutralize. Dry and paint immediately.

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

If I close my eyes, I hear John C Reilly saying, “Don’t touch my Drum Set!"…

my 10 year old leaf pack is totally flat against my overload spring, are those leafs salvageable if i have them re arced? or are they weak now and no good?

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

You can try to re-arch them but if they are that flat I wouldn't expect it to last long. You may be better off getting some new springs. Don't forget you could always check out a few junkyards or pull-a-parts and may be able to find a set of new to you springs. Thanks for watching!

@HealthSupercharger

4 жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 Thank you for your advice, ok i will get a set from jank yard, mine are very flat now and 10 years old.

I pushed mine out with a three jaw puller and a battery impact gun. Shoved it right out in 8 seconds.

@Offroadfarm1

7 ай бұрын

That's a great idea, thanks for watching!

Hy Sir. What if acetone is not available to clean up ? And secondly what about greasing and oiling old or new one spring leafs? Kindly guide me

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

You could also use mineral spirits or paint thinner. Thanks for watching.

Use a Dake hydraulic press with about 2000 pounds of pressure. Pop it right out

UNCLEDOUG IN BOONE N.C. I HAVE DONE A MANY RE ARCHING

how did the new bushing get installed?

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

The new bushings slid in with no problems. I didn't have to press them in. You may have to give them a light tap with a hammer but I didn't. I was able to push them in by hand. Thanks for watching.

whaddaya say, we go to the bay,cut some hay,we just may ! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

It's not May and I'm not in the bay but I am cutting hay, today!

Can the bushings be pressed out for those of us with a press?

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can press them out. The metal sleeve may not come out but the bushing will. Thanks for watching!

2018 Silverado Single Cab, Std. Bed, V8 WT. I'm just looking for a solution to have a smoother ride while it's unloaded. I rarely load anything heavy or pull anything. Any suggestions? I prefer not to spend more than 1K if possible.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

For less than $1000 I would look into replacing the factory shocks with a quality shock. You should be able to stay under your budget limit with no problems, but don't cheap out or they may not help your ride. Good luck and thanks for watching

@2wrdr

4 жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 I replaced the rear shocks with Bilstein 4600s. I can't tell any difference. To me the entire suspension just feels over-sprung. I "think" if the springs were more progressive it would be much better but I am no suspension expert.

@smartweadsgarage6806

4 жыл бұрын

@@2wrdr someone might have put heavy half ton leaf springs on truck. How many leafs are in your leaf spring pack

@2wrdr

4 жыл бұрын

@@smartweadsgarage6806 2 springs in constant use plus a helper spring. This is OEM. I bought new.

@2wrdr

4 жыл бұрын

Even my wife notices the rough ride and she rarely notices anything automotive. It rides fine as long as the road is perfect but just ride over a man hole cover and it just feels jars the whole truck.

For a easier job just lessen off and spray with old oil , quiet springs and no rust.

Would a ball joint press work for removing these?

@Offroadfarm1

3 ай бұрын

Never tried it but I'm sure that would work, thanks for watching!

Have you ever thought of using a socket that's the same size diameter to beat the bushing out? That's how I usually beat things like that out.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

You could use a socket. It might take a bit to get it out but that would work. Thanks for watching.

didnt use a c clamp. cut the bolt. 😂😂 definitely some springy stuff happened

@Offroadfarm1

11 ай бұрын

Ha, Ha stuff goes flying if you don't use a clamp! Thanks for watching!

I've read painting the leaves of leaf spring packs can lead to wear of the leaf springs caused by the paint wearing off leaving more space (gaps) between the leaves. Having additional space between the leaves the leaf pack may be too loose, causing premature wear? Perhaps it would be better to use a thinner paint that doesn't easily wear? Anyway I don't think you want to cover (paint) the leaves with anything too thick. e.g. Something like trying to chrome the leaves, etc.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Great point. I should have done a better job explaining that in the video. I tried to make all the coats very thin to try to avoid the leaves getting loose. I also plan to keep an eye on them and tighten them as needed

@freshpootube

4 жыл бұрын

They're painted black when they're new. Just re-painting should be fine.

@Dixler683

4 жыл бұрын

Mudd Flow biggest crock I have ever heard.

@Hateline

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dixler683 he's right tho don't paint between leaf springs. It's a pretty logical concept really. But hey your rig do whatever the hell you want. Lord knows I've done more than my share of regrettable mods to mine over the years.

What about the bushings since the old ones were destroyed?

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

The new bushings just slide in, easiest part of the whole project. Thanks for watching!

Heating a rubber bushing can cause an eruption of molten rubber. It's a good idea to stand back and look the other way or wear some kind of face mask.

@Offroadfarm1

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

Ok, great

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

You’re fucking awesome I’m about to do this on my 57 Chevy I’ve been looking for over two months on buying brand new or getting on Powder coating the Powder coating place told me I need to take them apart and it’s extra money if they have to clean them know you know what I’m going to do thank you sir

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video. Keep in mind the heat needed to bake powder coating paint could effect the temper of your springs. Thanks for watching!

About removing the bushing, why not spray some penetration oil like wd40 and let it sip though overnight?

@Offroadfarm1

3 ай бұрын

You could try that but I seriously doubt it would make much of a difference in removing the bushing. Thanks for watching!

left out how you got new bushings in ????

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

The new bushing go in very easy. You should be able to push them in by hand. You may have to tap them in with a hammer but you shouldn't have to hit them very hard. Thanks for watching

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I think you can harden up the worn out steal by heating up the leaf and throwing it in a bath of used motor oil. Not sure but thats what my drummer did with his old cymbals and it made them sound s higher pitch. He said the heated metal absorbs carbon out from the oil. Ill be searching for this technique to add to this fellas routine. Nice job!

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can heat treat your springs but it's not something that is easily done at home. If you have access to a forge/furnace large enough to fit your springs then give it a try. Don't forget to temper after the hardening. Thanks for watching!

I wonder, did it improve ride quality any, or just esthetics?

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Zero effect on ride quailty, Thanks for watching

@luckyred1818

Жыл бұрын

@@Offroadfarm1 ty

why would you need to replace that outer bushing if the rubber was in tack? I didn't se metal to metal

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

The new bushing I installed should provide more flex than the old bushing. Thanks for watching

Yes, you've made them pretty and replaced the bushes but haven't restored them at all. You didn't reset the leaves to original curve, or retemper them to original spec. When you refit them on your truck, it'll just sag as it did before.

@Drew-wf7vw

4 жыл бұрын

mossturn01 if they are sagged out you replace them.. Heating springs up to re curve them is not a DIY activity and really not smart to do as you are creating stress points in the steel.. This video does however show people how to clean em up and replace bushings/stop corrosion that will cause a leaf pack to fail prematurely

Could you just use a hole saw instead of a regular bit to out the bushing.?

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

You can but it will be a pain. If you have torch even just a small propane torch, just use that it will be sooo much easier. If you don't have one then you can use a hole saw. It will be easier if you have a drill press and someone else to help hold the spring. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching

You would have removed it quicker if you heated the outside of the leaf spring.

@mblake0420

Жыл бұрын

Those are heat treated, I wouldn't

@LinusScrubTips

Жыл бұрын

@@mblake0420 destroying heat treat takes VERY high temperatures. Guns are heat treated, yet get heat cycled over and over. As long as you don’t discolor the metal, the heat treat will be ok.

You sound just like Danny Mcbride, in my opinion.

What about the new bushings

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

The new bushings are the easiest part of the whole project. They just push in by hand. You may have to tap them in with a hammer but I didn't. Thanks for watching

Why would you not rearch them on anvil and sledge hammer? You did all that work!

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

They aren't sagged out that badly. I also didn't want to spend the time rearching all the springs. I will probably end up pulling a 1 or 2 out to increase flex. Thanks for watching

You won't inhale rust dust but a whole can of paint is OK?

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

You have a good point

Doesn’t heating your springs destroy them?

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

It can effect the heat treat, that is why you heat the inner sleeve and not the spring itself. That should keep most of the heat out of the spring yet still melt the rubber bushing so you can knock it out.

I would have thought with a nice looking shop like that there would have been a hydraulic press by the wall.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Long story but we have a nice little 100 ton press now

I thought you were going to heat the springs up red hot and quench them to re-temper the springs.

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't have access to a furnace large enough to put a spring in. Thanks for watching

Harbor Freight - Side cutting Drill bits. Check em out

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

sounds like Bert Kreisher

Use a press for the bushings next time.

@Offroadfarm1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I did that I’ll never do it again...

Hi Like your project ! Thumbs up. I'm building a crew cab dodge on my channel if your interested ? I know your busy though.....Can I offer a 3rd easier solution to the bushings. Probably the easiest, I believe. Get a gallon can of the NAPA carb cleaner solution. Pull the basket it out of course. Then set one end of the leaf in the can and wait maybe 30/40 minutes and the solvent completely softens and pushes it self right out of the leaf spring. Just thought I would off my "3rd solution" I 've had real good luck with. Also works good at cleaning off carboned pistons for a motor rebuild. Thanks, Ron

@Offroadfarm1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching

От чел эта рессоры?

Just imagine if you had some oxygen to your propane

Idk. I think I would just replace them.

You didnt show how to install the new bushings ???

@Offroadfarm1

3 жыл бұрын

I know, I'm sorry but it is super easy. The greasable bushings from offroad design truly just slide right in. If you have to tap them into place use a mallet or dead-blow so you don't nick the inner sleeve, but I was able to install all four by hand. It was the easiest part of the entire project. Thanks for watching

Couldn't those bushings just be pressed out?

@Offroadfarm1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can press those bushings out. Thanks for watching