Frame / Springs: Leaf spring clips

[dmercer]

Hi folks,

I'm trying to find leaf spring clips similar to those on my 1953 coupe:



It doesn't look like this style is readily available. The closest I've found appear to be for springs that have a divot in them:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350528931750

[Treblig]

I guess, if nothing else, you can grind the button off the clip and use them?? Unless you're trying to keep the car all original??

Treblig

[dmercer]

That's my plan -- I just thought I'd check here first to see if anyone was sitting on top of a truckload of NOS suspension parts! :-)

[karterfred88]

Unless you have a steel band strapping tool, replicating the OE look is almost impossible and the purchase of the banding, clips and tool is easily more than just having a local spring shop rebuild yours, they already have the tools, strap and clips.

[Alan]

And the rubber that goes in them too. That is the hardest part to find.

[Skybolt]

What karterfred88 and Alan said. I had the same delimar with my 59. I was able to get all the metal banding from work and a tool to do it and I was able to reuse the rubber. I did not, however, go this route. As I was not keeping the whole car original there was no need to keep this style of clamping device for the rear springs. I added an extra leaf and used some more modern clamps from the local spring manufactures.

Len

[dmercer]

Thanks folks! I'll check some local spring shops. For the rubber, I was thinking of trying to repurpose something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Dodge-Plymouth-New-Rear-Leaf-Spring-Clamp-Rubber-Pads-/262491401442

It doesn't look like they're long enough, but I've got a question in to the seller.

[Alan]

They are right for 2 1/2" springs, but the CASO in me says they are a little pricey.

[az64stude]

Leaf Spring Clamp Rubber

I used these on a 56 Power Hawk and they worked great Check EBAY search (Leaf Spring Clamp Rubber Liner Set used on Ford Edsel) cost $15 S/H included and enough for a car and a half (6) rubber pieces. You will need to leave the stainless band on your springs and scrape or pull out the old hard rubber pieces. Good Luck

[Alan]

They have them at Mac's auto parts in Lockport NY. for $8.95, P/N 58-19383-1