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Leaf Spring mounts on my 96 are very rusty.

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Old 03-20-2010, 12:50 AM
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Unhappy Leaf Spring mounts on my 96 are very rusty.

Does anyone make replacement Leaf spring mounts, or do I have to fix them, fabricate them? Mine Are in very bad shape. Before I buy new 4.5 springs I think I should fix them, as they will be the weak link.

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can you post some pics? the rear springs i take it? front or rear mount?
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Default Its the rear leaf spring mounts.

Sorry Im unable to take pics now. They look so bad Im going to put 3 inch blocks and shocks on it temporarily before I dare invest in new Leaf springs.
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May have to fab. I had to do mine thanks to CT and their 2:1 ratio of salt on the roads.
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I know six states sell them, but they are welded on.
If I remember right, I think tnt customs has some type of mount that bolts on. Its been awhile since I've seen them.
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If your talking about the shackle bracket, this might work for you http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/s...feners-599140/ .
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is the actual mount itself rusty, or just around the mount?
for me all around the mount was basically all gone
just finished this today, just a plate of steel that ties the body back in with the mount
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