Anthony Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'm currently rebuilding the rear suspension for my car, and I've started attacking the rear springI've undone the central nut and bolt which clamps the leaves together, and I've undone the two nuts and bolts on the underside of the springSince doing this, I've lost the nuts, bolts, and sleeves, and I've been told you can't buy them anymore :BI'm guessing the nuts are just regulat items.....but what about the bolts, and the sleeves?.....especially the central bolt, which I believe had a rounded rather than a hex head?Also, I've heard about fitting some nylon rod between the leaves to allow them to slide over each other more smoothlyCan I buy these anywhere, or can anyone make some for me?Also, should I be looking for anything which would indicate my spring is worn out?Is there anything I can do? is this worth it?Should I rebuild my spring, or should I buy a new one?I really dont want to bin something if it can be restored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypoid53 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 You may want to consider having your original spring re-tempered by a spring specialist. They should also be able to supply the sleeves and bolts.The spring buttons 114006 are available in nylon or something similar.I gave mine a good greasing with graphited grease before re-assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespworth Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 replacing buttons should make a difference if there perished, will never be like new but I guess it depends how bad the spring is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 As far as I know there are no buttons in a Roto rear spring ????Not having had mine apart I could of course be talking a load of tosh............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've got the spring apart, and there's definitely spaces for buttonsI've found a chap on eBay that sells the buttons......I just need to work out what to do about the fixings to put it all back together again now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 In that case I stand corrected ;)May have to pop mine out for a look at some stage but not until after the 10CR, it may explain the rear end being on the stiff side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 I think the nylon buttons people talk about could be a very good ideaShould help our leaves glide across each other a little smoother.......as long as the leaves themselves are smooth I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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