Leaf Springs

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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?

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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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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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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.
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The guy that is doing the powder coating for me states the oven would be way to hot and will melt all rubber parts.
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He must have a special oven. My guy uses an old Kitchen Aid hahaha. Bakes at like 300 or 400 maybe??
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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
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I'd say! I wish I had access to that kinda equipment! I'd do my whole sled and truck hahhaha.
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