So it is better (for all parts of the vehicle) not to race the engine and then let the clutch out with a "Bang!"

The top plate shape must mate with the shape of the U-bolt; do not use improperly shaped U-bolts or U-bolts produced

E Type Clip

being used. Basic bolt gradings are Grade 2, being the lowest, with Grade 5 thru Grade 8 obtaining higher and better strength.

bend and, if it cannot bend, then it also cannot break at this point. Because the middle of the spring is the place of acceptable safety factor. Adding leaves to a spring may severely overload the suspension parts or vehicle itself. While these rebound clips should control the leaves, they should not bind the ends of the leaves against lengthwise It is customary practice, of some leaf spring manufacturers, to test every assembled spring in a "bulldozer".

To assure proper spring life, the maintenance and inspection process must include the entire suspension system Like such other vehicle parts as tires, engines, etc., the best made springs and chassis parts may be greatly handicapped system, thus placing the vehicle operator in jeopardy of serious injury or death by the suspension system failure. There should also be clearance between the spacer tube of the clip, and the main leaf of the spring to: