leafy springy thingy ques

Post by **zippy500** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:20 pm

Just jacking up the car to check the brakes. While the back was jacked up I noticed that 1 on the clamps that wraps around the leafs to keep them togther is rusted/broken.

I dont really want to replace the leaf springs.Can these small clamps be replaced.?

Will they be Ok to put through for a MOT as they are?

Many Thanks
Andy

Post by **minor_hickup** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:43 pm

Do you mean the U-bolts? If so these need to be replaced for an MOT, or just road use! You should be able to change it in situ.

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:09 pm

Nope, the bands that are wrapped around the springs themselves. They are replaceable, but AFAIK only by ones from another spring (which I've done) or fabricating replacements (which I haven't). No idea over the MOT though - I'd have thought they'd be a fail if they weren't there.

Post by **zippy500** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:16 pm

yep its the bands that have split.

Can these be bought?

Sorry to sound 'thick' but whatis 'AFAIK'.

Cheers

Post by **Welung666** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:25 pm

AFAIK = As Far As I Know

Post by **rayofleamington** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:40 pm

These tend to fall off / rust off as the springs get old. I've never had an MOT fail from rear springs on any of the cars I've had, despite some of them being in a dreadfull state.

Post by **RogerRust** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:53 am

Did the springs start off with bands at all junctions? - I've never seen a car with a full set.

Post by **plastic_orange** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:20 am

Usually 2 at the front of the spring (in front of the centre point), and 1 at the rear - or other way round if someone has fitted them that way.

Pete