Trying to figure out how to get the rubber bump stops out of the front springs without have to cut the bracket off and reweld it back on. I want to get the springs powder coated, but cant do it with the bump stops in. Am I missing something on how to get these things out without cutting and welding?
Thanks - Jeff
Leaf Springs
Leaf Springs
Jeff Eddings
South Weber, UT
1980 Trailfire 440
South Weber, UT
1980 Trailfire 440
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Re: Leaf Springs
Mine came out fairly easily, I think I just grabbed them with some channel locks and pried them out. The tricky part was getting them back in...
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Re: Leaf Springs
ive had them powder coated before , it obviously doesnt stick too well to the rubber but my guys oven doesnt get too hot to burn them wade
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Re: Leaf Springs
Does the spring flex cause the powder coat to crack?
Now that you mention it Wade the parts we have powder coated at work usually come back with rubber caps over the studs and in threaded holes.
Now that you mention it Wade the parts we have powder coated at work usually come back with rubber caps over the studs and in threaded holes.
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Re: Leaf Springs
The guy that is doing the powder coating for me states the oven would be way to hot and will melt all rubber parts.
Jeff Eddings
South Weber, UT
1980 Trailfire 440
South Weber, UT
1980 Trailfire 440
Re: Leaf Springs
He must have a special oven. My guy uses an old Kitchen Aid hahaha. Bakes at like 300 or 400 maybe??
BOB From MASS
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
Re: Leaf Springs
Yeah, It is a local Voyager Trailer Manafacturer. They have a couple different booths that they do the powder coating in for the trailers and associated parts. The biggest one is 40'. Just a tad bigger than your buddy's Kitchen Aid I imagine. Lol
Jeff Eddings
South Weber, UT
1980 Trailfire 440
South Weber, UT
1980 Trailfire 440
Re: Leaf Springs
I'd say! I wish I had access to that kinda equipment! I'd do my whole sled and truck hahhaha.
BOB From MASS
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL