Hey everyone maybe ive just noticed this on my jeep but is it bad that I can slide this "Clamp looking device" up and down my leaf springs about 2inches?

 

I have a very similar problem on my 98 XJ. But, mine isn't just loose. The one on the passenger side snapped on one side of it. I have been having a hell of a time finding a replacement down where I live.

 

Those are used to keep the spring pack together. Any 4wd shop can get them for you.

 

I do know what they are for but the problem I have is the location that I live. I have to drive 30 min to get to a regular auto parts and they don't carry them and there are no off road shop around. does anyone if I can get the on line and if so where???

 

So is this bad when they have a little play like 1inch to 2inches?

 

 

I have been told that your spring pack can separate or at least each of the spring can become miss aligned. So far I haven't had any movement in mine and I have been missing one of the clamps on the passenger side for almost 2 years.

 

http://www.xtremeterrain.com/rubicon...FQ8CQAod_1CIng

 

its OK if its loose, slides up/down the spring. They are not supposed to be tight, the leafs (leaves?) need to slide back and forth.

 

...industrial strength zip ties?

 

Some strong ones would hold the leafs. In theory...

 

I have never had any on mine in over 60k miles.... And mine have not fallen apart...... Lol.
A little play is no big deal. Don't worry bout it.

 

I snapped one completely off one time (on my '76 Power Wagon, not on my XJ) and I wrapped it with bailing wire and a BUNCH of duct tape and was able to make it home without the springs falling apart. I got a new one from my local off-road shop.