| ||
Visit MustangSteve's web site to view some of my work and find details for: FYIFORD Contributors' PICTURES - Power Brake Retrofit Kits for 65-66 Stangs - Classic Mustang FAQ's by MustangSteve - How to wire in a Duraspark Ignition - Mustang Ride Height Pictures and Descriptions - Steel Bushings to fit Granada Spindles to Mustang Tie Rods - Visit my EBAY store MustangSteve Performance - How to Install Granada Disc Brakes MustangSteve's Disc Brake Swap Page - FYIFORD Acronyms for guide to all the acronyms used on this page - FYIFORD Important information and upcoming events |
Offline
What are y’all using to protect leaf springs from the ugly rust?
Just surface rust; comes off easily with wire wheel and brush.
Offline
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.
Offline
Try Fluid Film. Sprays on, sticks, prevents rust. Lanolin based.
Online!
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.
Offline
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!😁
Offline
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.
Offline
Hornman wrote:
Try Fluid Film. Sprays on, sticks, prevents rust. Lanolin based.
Is that similar to Lubriplate cable and chain?
Offline
Boiled lint seed oil. It will dry to a flexible thick coating that last for yrs
Offline
Gibbs spray on Lubricant works pretty good for protecting metal.
6s6
Offline
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.
Offline
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)
Offline
Dan, I use Flex-a-form fiberglasss rear monoleafs, nary a speck of rust.
Tubo
Offline
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.
REMEMBER!!! When posting a question about your Mustang or other Ford on this forum, BE SURE to tell us what it is, what year, engine, etc so we have enough information to go on. |