mjeff87 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 So I've got these new-to-me leafpacks, which I need to clean up before I hang them under the MJ. I'm going to replace the bushings and clips, but what do y'all suggest I paint them with while I have them apart? I might do this tomorrow, if the weather down here cooperates :) A NAXJA buddy of mine used some type of silicon-based "slippery" paint, and installed teflon pads inbetween the leafs, but that's a bit overkill for me (they did look nice and function well, but were expensive to do) TIA, Jeff Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Silicone-based paint? Never heard of it. I have heard of using graphite-containing paint on springs and I think it's a great idea. But I have no idea where to find it. I'd use several coats of brush-on Rustoleum. If you can get the teflon pads, go for it. They make the ride smoother and help the springs live longer. (I don't know about prospering, though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 I meant graphite, not silicon (oops...) Woody was the one I was talking about. Here's the thread JIC anyone's intersted in it: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.p ... hite+paint I got to see/handle the packs firsthand before he installed them, and they were sweet. Wonder what they look like now :evil: think I'll PM him for an update. He did say that teflon padding was muy $$$, tho. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I got new teflon spring tips for @$4 each about 2 years ago from a spring shop (too bad they moved to Oregon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I would use mud to paint them with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I like to see the loaded MJ in the background, way to use 'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 It may be a Jeep...but it's still a pickup truck;) Most recent haul was 2 engine blocks, a bunch of scrap, and a YJ frame (cut up) to the scrap yard...about 1000#. Unforunately, my stock leafpacks are SHOT....hence the new ones going in with the SOA :brows: Current 2WD packs (don't laugh....) Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hey, it ain't ridin' on the overload leaf, so how bad can it be? Don't toss the old springs when they come out. Somebody, some day, will be looking to do a home-brew AAL. In fact, I was given a pair of MJ springs in which one had a broken leaf. If nobody else speaks for your old ones, I might be interested. Putting the two sets together might yield something usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 all i did was wirewheel mine then painted wit some rustoleum paint then smeared antiseze between the leafs and it woorked great, yaya i know itl colect some dirt n stuff between , but a small price to pay for a sqeek free ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Eagle, I don't throw anything away (ask my wife.....well, maybe you shouldn't :D ) The old packs will just find their way into the parts pile for reuse-reutilization someday, somewhere. I'm going to the Tractor Supply Co. tomorrow and picking up a gallon of EZ-SLIDE. I'm gonna paint with that, and slather anti-seize inbetween the leaves. I'll post pics alomg the way. Thanks y'all! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisty Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I'm gonna paint with that, and slather anti-seize inbetween the leaves. I'll post pics alomg the way. are you using that instead of the teflon pads? i'm going to rebuild my packs soon, and was wondering what i can do about the pads...but if antisieze works...ill do that instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 teflon pads would definalty last a lot longer than antisieze ever could, and unless you take your springs apart often i would just spend the extra coin and use teflon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Picked up a gallon of EZ SLIDE at the local Tractor Supply Co. today...$21.99. I screwed around with tring to press out the old bushings for about a total of 20 minutes this morning, then took them to the shop. They're gonna press out the old ones and press in the new ones (both ends of the leaves and the shackles) for $15....best money I ever spent ;) Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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