Where to get center pin for mt Ex leafs?

[ragajungle]

I looked at all my usual places (jeffs bronco graveyard, stengle bros) and cant find em.... I have leafs from a gen 1 explorer on my b2 and I mangled the center pins... I need a set so I can get the beast aligned before snow hits.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[ghosttrain2]

Have you tried a local spring shop? Maybe in Milwaukee,or Chicago, and contact them by phone or online.

 

[ragajungle]

Thanks, I dint think of that but if all else I will.. I don't know of any in Milwaukee, but
I could check Palatine Spring and Align. Check these out:
http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/catalog/Special_Head_Leaf_Spring_Center_Bolts-107-1.html.......All of the center bolts I found say 1/2" I don't remember them being that thick, but maybe I am wrong.

I suppose I should have asked what diameter the center bolt is.

 

[Anime]

Some of the NAPA stores, and other parts stores that deal with a lot of commercial accounts will be able to get such parts.

Otherwise a spring shop is definitely your best bet.

Those bolts from Palatine seem a little long at 2.5-3.5 for the regular head spring bolts, but maybe not.

They also have a pretty good deal on Explorer shackles, $52.95 for a pair with bolts and free shipping. Nice.



I've dealt with Eaton Detroit Spring for some such parts that weren't easily located elsewhere.

www.eatonsprings.com

 

[Hartman]

Just use a grade 8 bolt.

 

[Albino 94LTD]

Just use a grade 8 bolt.

^^ I do ^^

 

[Turdle]

www.generalspringkc.com

They have the center bolts, speed clips and delrin pads. Their number is on the website. Call em for excellent service.

 

[ragajungle]

Just use a grade 8 bolt.

I left the OEM one in there and should have "flipped" the center bolt because Explorer and B2 are reversed. I'm a slacker I guess. But never had an issue till I got my lift blocks on. I wound up grinding down the the bolt head so it would fit in the tight space provided in lift block. I don't think any bolt head or nut will fit in the block without grinding.

Turdle: I checked out the web site, they don't list anything there only spring eye bolts... I'll call them to ask, but it's too late now - som maybe monday - I appreciate the direction.

 

[Hartman]

You could find a set pretty easily in a junk yard.

 

[Turdle]

I left the OEM one in there and should have "flipped" the center bolt because Explorer and B2 are reversed. I'm a slacker I guess. But never had an issue till I got my lift blocks on. I wound up grinding down the the bolt head so it would fit in the tight space provided in lift block. I don't think any bolt head or nut will fit in the block without grinding.

Turdle: I checked out the web site, they don't list anything there only spring eye bolts... I'll call them to ask, but it's too late now - som maybe monday - I appreciate the direction.

They have them. That is where I got all the parts to make my hybrid leafs.

 

[EatonSpring]

We, EATON Detroit Spring have centerbolts and all the other odd ball parts needed. Just go to www.eatonsprings.com/downloads

 

[hondakillah]

When I swapped in Explorer leafs into my Ranger, I had to swap the pin. Bought the pin from NAPA with an accompanying nut, installed the pin in the leafs, and cut off the excess at the bolt.

Don't have a pic of the otherside, but it's a "genuine" centering pin.