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ufatbastehd February 21st 06 03:02 AM

Leaf spring centering pins
 
WHen I did my 2.5 RE lift on my YJ I added shims to the rear. The shims
had holes in them.
When you add shims do you need to use longer leaf centering pins so the
pins go through the shim and into the spring plate?

I going higher soon and want to insure I install the new springs and
shims correctly.


Mike Romain February 21st 06 02:28 PM

Leaf spring centering pins
 
Yes you need that pin to tag the plate. I have seen spring packs move
out of place.

Mike
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ufatbastehd wrote:
>
> WHen I did my 2.5 RE lift on my YJ I added shims to the rear. The shims
> had holes in them.
> When you add shims do you need to use longer leaf centering pins so the
> pins go through the shim and into the spring plate?
>
> I going higher soon and want to insure I install the new springs and
> shims correctly.


L.W.(ßill) Hughes III February 21st 06 10:35 PM

Leaf spring centering pins
 
Usually the stock spring pin is long enough to go through the wedge
into the axle perch. If it's not make a longer spring clamp bolt to do
that, because there's absolutely no way you could clamp it with the U
bolts to keep from sliding:
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...ng-blocks.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

ufatbastehd wrote:
>
> WHen I did my 2.5 RE lift on my YJ I added shims to the rear. The shims
> had holes in them.
> When you add shims do you need to use longer leaf centering pins so the
> pins go through the shim and into the spring plate?
>
> I going higher soon and want to insure I install the new springs and
> shims correctly.


ufatbastehd February 21st 06 11:34 PM

Leaf spring centering pins
 
Thanks Guys


Terry Jeffrey February 22nd 06 01:53 AM

Leaf spring centering pins
 
Ufatbastehd:

Rubicon Express should have sent a set of center pins with the new springs.
If not, give them a call. They sell 5/16" and 3/8" sets that are longer
than needed and you cut off the excess after the install:
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynami...p?folderid=229

Or you might be able to find them at a local suspension shop.

Terry
92YJ
RE1455s front & rear


"ufatbastehd" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> WHen I did my 2.5 RE lift on my YJ I added shims to the rear. The shims
> had holes in them.
> When you add shims do you need to use longer leaf centering pins so the
> pins go through the shim and into the spring plate?
>
> I going higher soon and want to insure I install the new springs and
> shims correctly.
>
>




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