How hard is it to add a extra leaf??

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How hard is it to add a extra leaf??

Post by slaterfett » Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:58 pm

as the title pretty much say's. How are is it to fit a extra leaf to a set of SJ 413 leaf springs? Would anyone have some pictures or how to guides?

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Re: How hard is it to add a extra leaf??

Post by mk1joe » Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:54 pm

Are you looking at buying the add a leaf kit? Or using other leavs? If so the kit is very easy to fit.

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Re: How hard is it to add a extra leaf??

Post by Edweird » Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:24 pm

Adding a leaf to a spring is easy. It's the rest of the job that's not so easy. You've got to undo the U-bolts and stuff to get at the spring.
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Re: How hard is it to add a extra leaf??

Post by Jordi » Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:40 pm

Remove the spring completely from the Zuk.

There is one bolt right in the middle of the pack that holds it all together. Clamp the spring in a vice or with screw clamps and undo the bolt. Then gently undo the vice or clamps to release the tension.
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