Re: leaf spring clamps
 

Mr. Gasket 1293
$16.69
Max width 3.00"
Steel
Plated

Summit


Jim

Re: leaf spring clamps
 

You can run them on the street, but the ride is noticeably stiffer. Also, I have the Mr. Gasket set, they are a bit too wide and will hit your frame rails when the car squats. You will need to grind about a 1/4" off the ends that face the c/l of the car - both sides, ie; all 4 plates!

Re: leaf spring clamps
 

The DH method.


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I have the spring clamps on my 69 RS/SS and it is a good bit stiffer for daily driving. They're off in 5 minutes so no big deal.

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I've been running a set of DH clamps on my 68 for a few years now. I use them with the Lakewood bars..What a difference.The car hooks harder and goes straighter... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif


Steve

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The clamps will be going on shortly, noticed the front end of the leafs are a bit "tweaked" already, going with the DH method. Anybody use an aftermarket pinion/front of diff. snubber,? seems the factory one ain't cuttin it and some marks are being on left on the floor pan above the rear U joint. Thanks for the tips/pics. SULLY

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Maybe if you took your right foot out of the "water pump" you wouldn't damage so much hardware https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif...by the way, when are you installing the wheely bars...??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

luv, wilma

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The car has 2 speeds, off and floored, parts be damned

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The spring clamps will help with the shaft to floorboard issue. On one of my first runs down the strip, I noticed that the car was 'settling' at the big end - enough for the shaft to just lightly rub the floor board. Stronger springs, some clamps, some wedges, or a snubber would all work.

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Like M said, the clamps should help subdue axle wrapup, and keep the floor safe...if the front portion of the leafs can't bend/seperate, then the axle itself can't move...unless it moves within the u-bolts!