In a performance car or truck with a leaf spring rear suspension, there are multiple forces at work attempting to distort the front segments. This simple fix is an effective, universal thing that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together.
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Great video and awesome tip!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Tony
What kind of clamps?
Hi adding clamps to the front how will it effect ride quality of the car
Show closer video of the project and less of your face lol
Hey ,first time in your shop. I think you did a pretty good job with the camera on a stick! I learned about clamps on the front of the leaf spring today. Very valuable info. I did not know that! Thanks for sharing.
The A body GM has a soft ride my 68 F body has leaf springs what can I do to make it ride as good or better as the A body ,I know your a slopar guy and most of them have leaf springs
Lights on the subject would have been nice!
Why don't traction bars work on chryslers? I've heard this said forever but never heard an explanation as to why.
Ya got any advice for single leaf?
Get some light
Another tip to combat axle wrap is get the 2nd leaf down to extend nearly to the front hanger (see gap/stepping at 7:00 ). Pick up a 2nd set of OE springs, pull the main leaf, cut the eyes off it and swap that into your original leaf pack. Also make sure the clamps you add allow the leaves to slide against each other
Did I just watch Elmo ? 😅😁🤣
You have came a lo ng way UTG 😉
Is this thing on !!!
Im a new viewer of your channel, and i found this leaf spring clamping idea's very informative, thank you Tony & crew !
Thanks, old man!?
Could you weld instead of clamp
Are you using Peg's leg as a selfie stick?
Does your neck hurt yet
A light under the car would be better.
have you done a video on pinion angle? about to put new perches on an 8.75 with ss springs in my sons duster.
I was actually thinking about this with my AMC '78 Jeep Wagoneer. I want speed, but I feel like the suspension will cause issues in keeping it stable.
Will this fix saggy rear ends in vans?
Thank you Tony! my dads 04 f350 is missing spring clamps in all, and both his rear leaf packs are separating and getting out of alignment. He tows alot with it and looks like a replacement rear spring has 2 alignment clamps
I have a 1500 year 2000 dodge ram short bed. I will like to beef up the suspension safely in order to put a truck camper in the rear. My concern is the original rear leaf springs might not be able to handle the camper weight on the bed and also I want to avoid the rear sway behavior. I do not want air bags or any kind of bags. What do you suggest I do to improve these characteristics I need for managing the weight of a truck camper?
👍🎯 more light🔥
Thanks for the tip!
great info .. add a light w camera when under car please … it was a good video no matter what .
I had horrible axle wrap on my 84 C10 after doing an axle flip and drop shackle, since I wasn't able to use my old traction bars. After watching your video I put one clamp on each spring and it made a huge difference. Totally eliminated the axle wrap and I'm back to doing line locks in front of the house.
R u sure she said flim and not f#@$
Couldn't traction bars achieve the same result?
Don't be like all the other car channel guys who never learn anything about lighting, focus and closeups. CLOSEUPS!!!
I have a newer f150 RCSB. It has one spring and one larger composite spring. Can I add a clamp? Thank you if you look into it!
Yes you passed the test! This video is very helpful. I learn a lot on leaf spring thank you!
Loved it Uncle Tony , Hotrod Jesus up in Manatoba goes on and on about . I went ahead and prescribed