Question about leaf springs in 1998 XLT

[MarioC]

Hi everyone,

First let me say thanks for the help with my previous post for help with the exhaust system.

I have a question about the leafs on my 1998 XLT 4 door. I brought her in for new tires and the guy put it up on the lift and told me that I needed new springs since a small clamp on the rear of the springs was rust off. I am not sure what this part is called. The leafs looked fine to me so I only got the tires.

Is this clamp needed and can I replace it myself?

I upload a photo - someone else's photo from this site and I circled the clamp in red.

Also - sorry another question - Is it easy to remove the grill on the truck? Someone backed into me and cracked the grill.

Thanks,
Mario

 

[PyroBrit]

Where did you find the new springs?

 

[Turdle]

go to www.generalspringkc.com

the clamp is called a "speed clip"
It is not listed in there products so use the toll free number, ask for Joe.


you will also want new delrin pads, and a new center bolt. ours are 7/16" diameter and you order then to length. cut off any excess.

You "should" also get new u bolts. from what I read they should not be used

 

[Joe Dirt]

Here is a post on the grille...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274316