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  1. 10th May 2015, 01:58 PM #1
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    Refurbish or Replace my suspension ?

    Hi All

    I was in the process of looking at prices to replace my leaf springs until I came across this article.

    Refurbishing old leaf springs - Series Forum - LR4x4 - The Land Rover Forum

    My springs look very similar and I was wondering if I can simply refurbish my springs .... Replace them.

    Also can I replace the clamps ... I have 2 that are broken ... Please see photos.

    Your help will be greatly appreciated

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  2. 17th May 2015, 07:22 PM #2
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    Was pondering their myself just recently. I'm going to refurb mine, but they look in better condition than yours - they aren't blown out with rust, but the link you posted showed good results from similar looking springs.

    Based on that, I'd have a crack at them. Nothing to loose but a couple of hours work.
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  3. 17th May 2015, 07:32 PM #3
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    I agree with bacicat.

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  4. 17th May 2015, 08:44 PM #4
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    Hmmmm so do I but .... Not sure about the blown out rear suspension .. must decide what to do soon as it's holding up my rebuild
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  5. 18th May 2015, 05:28 AM #5
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    If the backs are really shot, a good set of second hand ones wouldn't be hard or expensive to get your hands on.
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  6. 18th May 2015, 05:37 AM #6
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    I am trying to locate a set ... Not having much luck at the moment ...... Any ideas who to approach
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    Where are you? Springs are heavy (expensive to ship), so knowing where you are would help suggestions.

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  8. 18th May 2015, 05:58 AM #8
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    I am on the Gold Coast .. Thanks
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    The Ho Hars are close to you then, they wreck series Landies, so should have some. Drop them a PM.
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    I have 2 pairs of good S/H SWB springs here if your interested
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