Group Buy: APRIL 22 DEADLINE Wheelers Offroad 1st Gen Leaf Replacement

has everyone got there springs yet??? im still waiting on mine, no call either!!!

 

116 on the front "hanger pin bolt" as they call it, and 67 on both shackle bolts. 2003 FSM SA-209 attached for reference. (And you guys thought I just spent all my time during the group buy just harassing people to sign up...)

I assume you mean the spring bushings. IIRC, on the Wheeler's site it says they are graphite-impregnated self-lubricating (the "DOM" plastic part), so I don't think those need lube. For the metal sleeve bushing inside, I would lube the bolt with grease or even antiseize (like JDMCQ did) before sliding it inside to prevent the bolt from seizing. Make sense? Might be worth a quick call to Dan to double-check.

 

I got the 4 pack, since the 5 pack was more wanted they are probably on their way by now, (I would be assuming)
Scocar: thanks for the quick and detailed response!

 

Mr. Fahrenheit, this leaf spring making video is very appropriate for your name:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO_tEcdgGtg&feature=related

It sounded like 5 packs were a little behind, if that is what you ordered. Call 'em and ask...

 

yeh man...nothing here either.

Billies are supposed to be here today!

 

Talked to Dan yesterday. Sais the rest of the 5 leafs will ship next week. He's still waiting on alcan to catch up apparently.

 

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I need to get working on mine since these new tires look kinda funny with no lift.

 

Just finished. I had to get two 9/16 grade 8 bolts that were about 4.25" long and cut out both front hanger bolts (they were $3.25 each from local hardware store). GOOD LUCK TO YOU GUYS (and girls)!

 

Still waiting.. I'm one of the 5 leafers.... sigh

 

Oh, man, then I'm going to feel really bad about gloating that

MY FRONT BILLIES JUST ARRIVED!



Or should I just sell them on Ebay for twice what I paid for them? Hmmm...

 

Lookin' good, steve o.

Lookin' better after you rattle-can the weights...

 

Here is a quick pic, my original packs were so bad the new 4 pack lifted up the rear about 2"

 

Dayum. I hear the leafs settle down a bit after driving for a while...or you can throw a few sand bags in for a bit....

 

I don't think it'll settle too much, I'm happy with how it looks. My driverside original was the worst because one leaf was broken and the rest bent even more. I'm still gotta do the 5100's set at 13/16 in the future.

 

Those 5 packs look nice. Its manageable with 2 people, 1 person putting in the leafs (especially 5) I would imagine would be tough.