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Old 10-01-2012, 01:38 PM
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I've got my leafs all painted and ready for reassembly . . .can anyone provide some input on how best to install these clips?

Do i need a hydraulic press?
I used a large C-clamp to hold the sides tight around the spring stack and then a small hammer to get the bends on the top and tabs tight. Also used a C-clamp on the leaf stack right next to the clips to keep the leafs fairly tight.

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Old 10-01-2012, 09:20 PM
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I used a large C-clamp to hold the sides tight around the spring stack and then a small hammer to get the bends on the top and tabs tight. Also used a C-clamp on the leaf stack right next to the clips to keep the leafs fairly tight.
Well then, out come the C-clamps. . thanks for the input Rick.

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