M925 Leaf Spring Clamp Broke

[Neophyte]

Gents,

Was doing a little work on the 925 (pulled leaking heater core to fix, hit all the grease zerks, topped off fluids)....and noticed this:



Broke this particular clamp on both sides (bolt is still in there, just pinched.....looks like it sheared at the head).

Thoughts on cause? I use the truck for light “fun” in our farm field.

Thank you

Bob

 

[simp5782]

Rusted bolt just broke when the springs flexed.

 

[farmerboywyotech]

Yeah have like three broken. But I want to switch them out to wrecker beams anyhow.

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[simp5782]

Yeah have like three broken. But I want to switch them out to wrecker beams anyhow.

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You know on wrecker springs you have to get the axle saddles for the springs and the wear plates too. They are different.

Replace your torque rods while you are in there since you can not get the uppers on the axle end off without removing the axle saddles or the dog bone clamp bracket on the axle

 

[farmerboywyotech]

Well now I do

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[Neophyte]

I failed to notice the rivet in the top of the clamp....not as easy of a fix as I thought! Have you guys found a way to fix these without a full leaf spring replacement?

Thank you

Bob

 

[Neophyte]

Rusted bolt just broke when the springs flexed.

I was on YouTube looking for videos of possible repairs of this.....came across your site. Amazing what you’ve done with your truck and trailer! I considered an M548 last year.....will definitely call if I ever go that route!

Bob

 

[farmerboywyotech]

You know on wrecker springs you have to get the axle saddles for the springs and the wear plates too. They are different.

Replace your torque rods while you are in there since you can not get the uppers on the axle end off without removing the axle saddles or the dog bone clamp bracket on the axle

Just like to ruin my dreams lol.

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[simp5782]

The clamp is there to keep the springs from misalignment during install prior to the u bolt being clamped down. Will not hurt you to not have it.

 

[simp5782]

Just like to ruin my dreams lol.

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Csm Davis probably has it all. I will be at his place shortly and will look.

 

[farmerboywyotech]

Csm Davis probably has it all. I will be at his place shortly and will look.

Ok thanks Wes

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[Neophyte]

Thanks gents.....I’ll run the truck as is. I brought the heater core in.....waiting on the cost (seems anything in the aftermarket was made of aluminum, cheaply made).

Bob