leaf spring storage

[Mr.N]

Does anyone have any ideas?

Yeah, I've got too many but figure there are a few guys like me and have already solved this.

 

[sweetk30]

Stand up on end . . Lay down on pallet . . Set on rack . . They dont care much .

 

[Dustball]

Stacked on a pallet with a sheet of plywood on top so I can stack more stuff on top.

Which reminds me that I need to get rid of these someday. Impulse auction buy- spring shop went out of business and this mixed lot had a pair of rear springs for my truck.

 

[nadogail]

Stand up on end . . Lay down on pallet . . Set on rack . . They dont care much .

What he said, as long as they don't have a strain on them they will sleep soundly.

 

[Mr.N]

Stand up on end . . Lay down on pallet . . Set on rack . . They dont care much .

Good idea, but would like to take up less room than a pallet.

I am thinking something that goes on a wall.

 

[unslow1]

The local Advance Auto has them stored on a stand alone shelving unit laying flat. The same ones they have all those brake rotors on.

 

[txvwnut]

Make a rack with pegs on it that will fit up against a wall, hang the springs from the pegs using the eyes.

 

[Mr.N]

Make a rack with pegs on it that will fit up against a wall, hang the springs from the pegs using the eyes.

Great idea, that will cover the complete leaf packs.

Any idea's for the individual leaf's?

 

[Dumber than lumber]

Great idea, that will cover the complete leaf packs.

Any idea's for the individual leaf's?

Some kind of lumber rack.

 

[txvwnut]

Great idea, that will cover the complete leaf packs.

Any idea's for the individual leaf's?

PVC pipe capped on one end and stood vertical between the hanging packs.

 

[jdsac]

If the blocking doesn't get in the way, stand them up between the studs, assuming you have exposed studs.

 

[bczygan]

Install them on projects?

Bill

 

[Mr.N]

Some kind of lumber rack.

I will look into it.

PVC pipe capped on one end and stood vertical between the hanging packs.

Didn't think of this, thanks for the idea

If the blocking doesn't get in the way, stand them up between the studs, assuming you have exposed studs.

Yeah, no more exposed studs...

Install them on projects?
Bill

Well, in my hobby leaf springs are a wear item so I have plenty of extra. One good flex and I can snap one.

Plus, I like to try new spring rates so often will replace and combine packs for a better ride. On average there are 3 different vehicle leaf springs per pack on my jeep.
Talking about that... it's a little harsh in the back when hitting a hill hard. Note to self, removed the short springs in the back.

 

[American Locomotive]

If they're springs you are actively using, I agree wall storage is probably the most sensible things.

...you could also just 4-link it and be done with that leaf-spring nonsense

 

[teal95]

Build a tree for them. I built one for differentials with a couple of vertical 2x6 sitting on a pair of HF furniture dollies.

 

[Mr.N]

If they're springs you are actively using, I agree wall storage is probably the most sensible things.

Yeah, I like this idea...

...you could also just 4-link it and be done with that leaf-spring nonsense

Next build...

 

[Marctrees]

GRK RSS screws could work well as hanging pegs.

May have to grind head to a bit smaller OD.

Marc