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HYPERMAN · 08-29-2013, 11:15 PM

Is there a replacement for rubber between leaf springs and axle pad? I assume it is supposed to be there. Or what else can I use to replace or dimensions if replace with steel plate for a bit of lift.

Any info on this would be appreciated.

Thanks
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*70-K5* · 08-30-2013, 07:10 PM

I have never seen anything between a leaf spring and a spring perch, I wouldn't want anything in there either.

bouncytruck · 08-30-2013, 07:49 PM

I've heard horror stories about people using hockey pucks as lift blocks. Could it be some type of homemade lift? Do you have any pictures?

**D.PASSMORE** · 08-30-2013, 10:31 PM

I've been looking for replacement for years. White plastic ... I cut a bleach bottle one time.

71jimmy · 08-31-2013, 12:53 AM

Mine had some pads originally also, thought they were maybe Teflon or something like that. I used the tops off a plastic margarine tub and cut them to size. Some sort of anti friction pad I figure.

HYPERMAN · 08-31-2013, 09:29 AM

Mine are about 1/4" thick in squeezed in a steel C shaped cradle. There is a ring that slides on a hole in middle that slides into spring perch pad and the spring bolt goes in it for alignment.

I don't know if it is proper or not.
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71jimmy · 09-01-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HYPERMAN

Mine are about 1/4" thick in squeezed in a steel C shaped cradle. There is a ring that slides on a hole in middle that slides into spring perch pad and the spring bolt goes in it for alignment.

I don't know if it is proper or not.
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Can you post a pic of what you have? It's been several years since I've done mine and to the best of my recollection that is not what I had.

HYPERMAN · 09-01-2013, 01:18 AM

Here is a pic. I think the other side is cleaner. Will take it tomorrow.
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AJs72K5 · 09-01-2013, 04:11 PM

Rubber or plastic spacer or pad is a new one to me. You should have zero movement, or friction, between the leaf spring pack and the axle perch. I personally wouldn't run anything like that on mine. If you want to lift the rear end properly, you really have four options: a lift block (made of steel), 1" Zero Rate that attaches directly to the spring pack, add a leaf, or a full on set of lift springs.

71jimmy · 09-01-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HYPERMAN

Here is a pic. I think the other side is cleaner. Will take it tomorrow.
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Definitely NOT what I had. That is interesting, would actually give you a small lift. Maybe someone added that because the springs were sagging.

cleszkie · 09-05-2013, 12:01 PM

I would remove that rubber. How do you tighten the u-bolts properly with that rubber pad compressing the entire time? May be an old aftermarket piece. Not around anymore for a good reason. Loose u-bolts = trouble.

08-29-2013, 11:15 PM	#1
HYPERMAN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 239	Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs Is there a replacement for rubber between leaf springs and axle pad? I assume it is supposed to be there. Or what else can I use to replace or dimensions if replace with steel plate for a bit of lift. Any info on this would be appreciated. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

08-30-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
70-K5 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Linn Posts: 163	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs I have never seen anything between a leaf spring and a spring perch, I wouldn't want anything in there either.

08-30-2013, 07:49 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs I've heard horror stories about people using hockey pucks as lift blocks. Could it be some type of homemade lift? Do you have any pictures? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-30-2013, 10:31 PM	#4
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,049	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs I've been looking for replacement for years. White plastic ... I cut a bleach bottle one time. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

08-31-2013, 12:53 AM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs Mine had some pads originally also, thought they were maybe Teflon or something like that. I used the tops off a plastic margarine tub and cut them to size. Some sort of anti friction pad I figure. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

08-31-2013, 09:29 AM	#6
HYPERMAN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 239	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs Mine are about 1/4" thick in squeezed in a steel C shaped cradle. There is a ring that slides on a hole in middle that slides into spring perch pad and the spring bolt goes in it for alignment. I don't know if it is proper or not. Posted via Mobile Device

09-01-2013, 01:18 AM	#8
HYPERMAN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 239	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs Here is a pic. I think the other side is cleaner. Will take it tomorrow. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-01-2013, 04:11 PM	#9
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs Rubber or plastic spacer or pad is a new one to me. You should have zero movement, or friction, between the leaf spring pack and the axle perch. I personally wouldn't run anything like that on mine. If you want to lift the rear end properly, you really have four options: a lift block (made of steel), 1" Zero Rate that attaches directly to the spring pack, add a leaf, or a full on set of lift springs. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 09-01-2013 at 04:18 PM.

09-05-2013, 12:01 PM	#11
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Rubber spacer between rear axle/springs I would remove that rubber. How do you tighten the u-bolts properly with that rubber pad compressing the entire time? May be an old aftermarket piece. Not around anymore for a good reason. Loose u-bolts = trouble.



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