Rear spring

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pauliil1948
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Rear spring

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Hi folks ,iam starting a bit of a resto on my 280 my question is,I have new springs to go on rear do I need the flat rubber pads that go in the centre of the Spring,I was going to get a set and it was suggested that you don't need them on single leafs thanks ,
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Re: Rear spring

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Hi mate,

You have been informed correctly, the rubber pads are not needed on the single leaf springs, the axle securing brackets sit directly on the spring's

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Re: Rear spring

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Thanks Wayne , much appreciated,
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