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Been talking with Piper Cub regarding the one in the classifieds, he only has one available as I mentioned in Post #10. Found a pair on the East Coast and the pictures look the same "rust wise" as the one in the classified so I went with the pair versus one from one place and one from another.
Thanks for this, great info there, I had come across the site but didn't see the specs for each. Appears the size is 2.12" so basically 2 1/4" which I found a match online here:
http://http://www.stengelbros.net/361-411-UBKT-12X2-14X6-34S-U-bolt-Kit_p_7413.html
Appreciate the help!
Found a pair of used springs on the east coast. Much cheaper than new for the time being.
Now, does anyone have the measurements on the axle u-bolts? I had to cut all of mine off right at the bend, I know they are 6 3/4" long x 1/2 bolt diameter, but don't have a full one to measure the width...
Update
I was finally able to remove the leaf springs this weekend. The left leaf spring center bolt was rusted to the axle and ultimately I had to unbolt it get the axle free.
Here is the result:
The bottom leaf from the left spring is broken in 3 pieces. Also both springs have the same...
Unfortunately, I had already ordered a new axle hubs etc to work with the old springs before I noticed the damage. I have been poking around online looking for a replacement style spring but most are too short or more narrow. I'm still looking but hopefully will have time this weekend to pull...
Thanks for the welcome and the info! Top leaf is fine, it looks to be 2 of the smaller leafs but I need to get them off the trailer to check them out fully.
Have started to rebuild/convert an M101a1 into an off road camping trailer and noticed one of the leaf springs has a couple cracks in it.
Does anyone know where to find replacement leaf springs and also is there a civy version of them? I have come across some info that indicates the M37 may...
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