James the cat Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 13:32, Vk304 said: Woops little metal come off the wheels but not too much to worry about.springs had gap here figured it would be benificial to close this gapi made sure not to heat the actual spring, but let me know if im wrong here.. i know nothing about leaf springs... also the back has similar gap, should i close it too or not? https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/78072-vk304s-1988-nissan-vanette-w-added-sr20det/&do=getNewComment Fairly certain these are supposed to have gap for slide, flex and stuff... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vk304 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 How do you mean gaps ? The wheel was loose because i forgot to tighten the nuts , and its all factory parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 The leaf spring loop i dont know myself, but thats what hes talking about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 They don't usually have a huge gap like that, looks more like it's had a leaf removed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vk304 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Oh yea was looking at the wrong picture, yea it probably has, may fix that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 The gap in the rebound clamp is completely normal. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Nominal said: They don't usually have a huge gap like that, looks more like it's had a leaf removed. That's what I was wondering Would explain why the spring is a bit floppy Side note Making bolt together spring clamps is hot rod magazine/ car craft from the 90s type of drag racing tricks, clamping the front part of the spring pack can help stiffen the spring and reduce wrap 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Anyone else see this? 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Did I read correctly that this van has a transverse leaf on the front? Or have I not had enough/too much coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vk304 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Yes thats right, one double leaf steel, the other one too but made of fibreglass type material, makes it hard to lower lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Just heat it up gently with a blowtorch until the van sinks to the height you wants... * *I do not stand by my suggestion ** ** but do it anyway and report back here with results for our amusement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vk304 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Looks like this assembly, and rubber mounts that could lower if i could make them more shallow but retain the bolts , haha noo im not messing with that id like to be able to drive it still, may look at getting a guy to reset/heat the leaf, but its already pretty flat as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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