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10/23/2019 7:35 AM  #1


Leaf springs

What are y’all using to protect leaf springs from the ugly rust?
Just surface rust; comes off easily with wire wheel and brush.

 

10/23/2019 8:16 AM  #2


Re: Leaf springs

Aren't they painted? Where do you live that you have to worry about rust?    No rust issues in Cali. Idiot issues yes, but no rust.


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

10/23/2019 10:17 AM  #3


Re: Leaf springs

Try Fluid Film. Sprays on, sticks, prevents rust. Lanolin based.

 

10/23/2019 10:53 AM  #4


Re: Leaf springs

Use semi gloss black  Rustolium after a good wire brushing.
With that said, there is not much you can do to stop rust from between the individual leafs other than an occasional spray of WD40.


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10/23/2019 12:11 PM  #5


Re: Leaf springs

rpm wrote:

Aren't they painted? Where do you live that you have to worry about rust?    No rust issues in Cali. Idiot issues yes, but no rust.

 
25+ years of rain and condensation over the years.
They still have paint on them.
Looks like most of rust has been washed out from between the leafs.

Btw I’m the idiot that moved so far north!😁

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10/24/2019 5:06 AM  #6


Re: Leaf springs

If you really want to stop/prevent it you would have to disassemble the pack and prep/paint each leaf, then reassemble them.  Over time though they are going to rub together somewhat and take the paint off, and rust again.  Sealing them with something like what Hornman suggested is probably your best option. 

 

10/24/2019 5:44 AM  #7


Re: Leaf springs

Hornman wrote:

Try Fluid Film. Sprays on, sticks, prevents rust. Lanolin based.

Is that similar to Lubriplate cable and chain?
 

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10/24/2019 7:39 AM  #8


Re: Leaf springs

Boiled lint seed oil. It will dry to a flexible thick coating that last for yrs

 

10/24/2019 11:04 AM  #9


Re: Leaf springs

Gibbs spray on Lubricant works pretty good for protecting metal.
6s6


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10/24/2019 11:10 AM  #10


Re: Leaf springs

Nos681 wrote:

Hornman wrote:

Try Fluid Film. Sprays on, sticks, prevents rust. Lanolin based.

Is that similar to Lubriplate cable and chain?
 

No, the Lubriplate Cable and Chain is Calcium Sulfonate suspended in mineral oil. About the same hazards level as spray paint. Their literature states it stays “moist” but will not attract dirt. The Calcium Sulfonate (white grease) must form an outer crust to keep dirt from the mineral oil base.

Fliud Film is lanolin based, does not dry, and will dissolve light rust.

 

10/25/2019 6:56 AM  #11


Re: Leaf springs

Thanks for help.
Will look into the suggestions.

This is a driver not a show car.
Therefore, not going to disassemble.

They cleaned up fairly easily and quickly.
Used Loctite rust treatment and Rustoleum semi-gloss black.
Looks presentable now.
Will lubricate after paint cures.

Last edited by Nos681 (10/25/2019 7:49 AM)

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10/26/2019 11:41 AM  #12


Re: Leaf springs

Dan, I use Flex-a-form fiberglasss rear monoleafs, nary a speck of rust.

Tubo


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10/27/2019 5:58 AM  #13


Re: Leaf springs

Tubo wrote:

Dan, I use Flex-a-form fiberglasss rear monoleafs, nary a speck of rust.

Tubo

How are they under hard acceleration?  A lot of GM cars (F and X bodies) came with fiberglass monleaves from the factory.  My understanding was that guys didn't like them because they allowed axle wrap under hard acceleration. 

 

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