Replacement Factory Leaf Springs
 

Leaf Spring Types
 

Semi  Elliptic

   Practically all leaf springs that are now used on cars and trucks are of the semi-elliptic type. Because the semi-elliptic spring has the outstanding advantages of not only acting as a spring, to resiliently support the vehicle, but also serves the important functions of positioning the axles and of cushioning both driving torque and brake reaction.

  Although not new to the market, the full taper spring is now very popular for suspension systems on light to heavy truck application as well as some passenger car suspensions. The major advantages to this type spring are its superior ride and overall reduction of vehicle weight.

Leaf Spring Eyes
 

Berlin Eye
 

2. Trim points.
Must be done with good equipment, to avoid cracking, chipping and rough edges.

3. Clips.
Must be right size and shape to fit properly.

4. Eyes.
Must be:

• tight
• accurately sized

  If the eye is too small, the bushing may be crushed when forced in. If the eye is too large, the bushing will be loose.

• must be parallel and straight, to avoid setting up excess stresses in the main leaf

5. Fitting of leaves must be accurate, to avoid setting up excess stresses in steel and causing premature breakage.

6. Leaves must be fitted side to side, as well as surface to surface.

How To Measure a Leaf Spring