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RamAirPwr 04-05-2023 08:47 PM

Leaf Spring Rebound Clips
 
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Exchanged a few posts with Craig (Norwood) and it doesn't seem as though he will be producing any more runs of the leaf spring rebound clips
It was a great quality product

I don't know of any other source other than Eton but they're blanks that have to be hammered into place
Does anyone know of an alternative source or be willing to part with an extra set you may have?
Thanks

Formulabruce 04-06-2023 12:04 AM

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Used ones typically the tab breaks, so .. Hammering might be all thats left. I have clamped and welded many tabs.

Ramairnacho 04-07-2023 03:28 PM

That part
 
Is that the bracket that holds the individual leafts on a complete unit? I was thinking of how to clean and paint mine all up. I'm pre planing my restoration. I want to do it right.

Trevor78 04-07-2023 11:21 PM

That's right, they wrap around the individual leafs. They were not painted, but of course, can be painted to represent that also.

RamAirPwr 06-29-2023 08:15 AM

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Recently posted to the "Parts You Would Like To See Reproduced" thread
Not giving up!

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Formulajones 06-29-2023 09:30 AM

I buy them from Heartbeat along with the plastic sliders (if so equipped) and rebuild the leafs myself.

https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/...-Kit-w-5-Leafs

They also have 4 leaf kits.

Works fine on firebird stuff ;)

I haven't looked but places like Inline Tube may also have stuff like this, worth a look.

Trevor78 06-29-2023 09:54 AM

great for the resto guys but also a very limited market for those who did produce, again, would be in limited runs when enough interest to do some.

Formulajones 06-29-2023 10:19 AM

Probably not a hot seller, and honestly I don't think they ever will be, but they are out there to be had if you just search outside the small Pontiac community.

Heartbeat has been selling these for at least 15 years when I first bought a set from them, and most likely much longer than that.

I'm lucky in the fact that I have Dunbar Spring local to rely on if need be, for more obscure spring clamps for instance a tri-5 chevy that has a very narrow spring pack. They've been in business since 1919 making springs for buggies and have every spring part or piece you could imagine.

Maybe give them a call.

RamAirPwr 06-29-2023 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulajones (Post 6436786)
I buy them from Heartbeat along with the plastic sliders (if so equipped) and rebuild the leafs myself.

https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/...-Kit-w-5-Leafs

They also have 4 leaf kits.

Works fine on firebird stuff ;)

I haven't looked but places like Inline Tube may also have stuff like this, worth a look.

Thanks FJ
Your link was dead...I'm guessing this is what your referring too?
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/...Kit-w-5-Leafs/

I actually did buy this kit for the plastic sliders but I believe there were two different size metal rebound clips for the birds. Craig would know better than I.
Also checked Inline...nothing

Formulajones 06-29-2023 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAirPwr (Post 6436802)
Thanks FJ
Your link was dead...I'm guessing this is what your referring too?
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/...Kit-w-5-Leafs/

I actually did buy this kit for the plastic sliders but I believe there were two different size metal rebound clips for the birds. Craig would know better than I.
Also checked Inline...nothing

Yes sorry, I removed that last forward slash not seeing that URL after it and probably killed the link, lol. I'm not that good at linking stuff......obviously.

RamAirPwr 07-13-2023 12:13 PM

My search is over
JonRA3 was nice enough to part with an extra set of clips

Thanks Jon!

jonra3 07-14-2023 04:11 PM

Your welcome, glad to help and that I thought ahead to buy a few sets!

Poncho Dave 07-15-2023 03:12 PM

I bought a set that are made for mustangs. Look just like the gm pieces.

cdnroundport 07-17-2023 08:43 AM

Mustang part#
 
Hi Dave

would you have a pic to post and maybe the supplier and part #

Thanks

starlightblack 07-17-2023 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cdnroundport (Post 6440560)
Hi Dave

would you have a pic to post and maybe the supplier and part #

Thanks

AMK is the supplier, I am waiting on the part # from a Camaro friend. You need two mustang sets to do one camaro/firebird side.

Norwood 07-17-2023 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by starlightblack (Post 6440652)
AMK is the supplier, I am waiting on the part # from a Camaro friend. You need two mustang sets to do one camaro/firebird side.

Camaro uses 5 leaf vs Trans Ams 4 thus different lengths

Norwood 07-17-2023 03:58 PM

I really don’t see how this will work without major modification as I made different sizes for different places on the spring. I had a clip that went around 2 leafs and another for 4 . https://www.cjponyparts.com/leaf-spr...SABEgKpp_D_BwE

Norwood 07-17-2023 04:03 PM

Original thread. https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...spring+rebound

cdnroundport 07-17-2023 04:17 PM

AMK units
 
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Probably these

Poncho Dave 07-18-2023 08:36 PM

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Looks like three different sizes came in the mustang kit I purchased. Most likely the same ones offered by amk.

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