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dakotus
April 9th, 2005, 17:34
I bought a set of rear leaf packs for my XJ. When I received them yesterday, one of the bolts holding the pack together looks like it sheared off somehow in transit.

Take a look at this picture and let me know how far up the creek I am, and what you think I should do about it.

http://img110.exs.cx/img110/358/img2728large2fz.jpg
Kejtar
April 9th, 2005, 17:44
I bought a set of rear leaf packs for my XJ. When I received them yesterday, one of the bolts holding the pack together looks like it sheared off somehow in transit.

Take a look at this picture and let me know how far up the creek I am, and what you think I should do about it.

http://img110.exs.cx/img110/358/img2728large2fz.jpg
I would put that bracket back on and have someone tack it (weld it) onto that bolt.
Eagle
April 9th, 2005, 17:56
That's not a bolt -- it's a rivet. If you have a commercial spring shop anywhere near you, take it to them and have them replace the rivet. If you don't have access to a spring shop, I guess a weld would be the next best. I would not weld the bracket directly. I suggest putting the bracket in place, putting a heavy pattern washer over the broken end, and welding the ID of the washer to the end of the rivet.
ChiXJeff
April 9th, 2005, 18:45
If you bought those springs new, I'd contact the seller about replacement rivets.

Like Eagle says, I'd expect a spring shop to have replacement rivets. You'll probably have to disassemble the pack to replace the rivet though.
Eagle
April 9th, 2005, 19:53
If you bought those springs new, I'd contact the seller about replacement rivets.

Like Eagle says, I'd expect a spring shop to have replacement rivets. You'll probably have to disassemble the pack to replace the rivet though.
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