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Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: maxwell417] #809983 05/10/07 01:43 PM
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,007
Lockhart, TX
Richard Saylor Offline
Roll Me Over
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I could've sworn Smiley's Rodeo is a 5 speed. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

Had an 89 Isuzu Pickup
Had a 94 Mitsubishi Eclipse
84 Honda XL185S
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Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Richard Saylor] #809984 05/10/07 02:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,911
Back in BFE, WV
Smiley Offline
Trail Leader
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Ok so snapping a center pin isn't uncommon


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I could've sworn Smiley's Rodeo is a 5 speed.


True & True <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Smiley] #809985 05/10/07 02:56 PM
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,007
Lockhart, TX
Richard Saylor Offline
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I thought so. Didn't think I was <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" /> already. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

Had an 89 Isuzu Pickup
Had a 94 Mitsubishi Eclipse
84 Honda XL185S
Had an 89 Isuzu Trooper w/ 3.4 V6
01 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 4Door Access Cab
http://community.webshots.com/user/rsayloriii
Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Richard Saylor] #809986 05/10/07 06:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 2,437
Anaheim, CA, USA
lttlbddy Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Seriously, if you keep your u-bolts torqued good, you shouldn't break center pins. As for the rust, like I said, I coat them liberally with anti-sieze when I install, but then again, I don't drive through as much water as you guys.

Like a lot of things, with good maintenance, it shouldn't be a problem. That said, I carry extras too!!
Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Smiley] #809987 05/11/07 12:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 945
Clear h2o Kansas USA
maxwell417 Offline OP
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True & True <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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I was joking <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

Curt B 89RS Calmini Header Delta Cam 33x10.5 BFG MTs & 90 Trooper 3.4 v6, SAS D44 ARB/Hobart 5.38s 35s my pictures
Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: lttlbddy] #809988 05/13/07 07:15 PM
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 621
greenville, NC
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Eric Upchurch Offline
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The DOR stuff did come with a replacement bolt. I usually use grade 8.8 hex head bolts to replace the center pins with. I also grease them liberally with antiseeze, this will stop the rust. Make sure your u-bolts are torqued to spec. Check them occasionally. If the u-bolts allow a little bit of movement, it will slowly grind through whatever you use as a center pin.


The socket headed cap screws (allen head bolts) are stronger than the 8.8, the 8.8 is metric and equivalent to a standard grade 5. (I work at Fastenal and sell bolts for a living..) The metric allen screws are a 12.9 grade equivalent to a standard grade 9. the standard SHCS (allen head bolts are an alloy = to a grade 9. If your looking for spares don't waste money on bolts that are labeled (center pin bolts) just go to your local fastenal or equivalent store (not trying to advertise) and get a box of 25 or 50(which ever comes in a box) 5/16 or 3/8 socket headed cap screws for about $15 and you'll have plenty for everyone. Hope this helps

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Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Eric Upchurch] #809989 05/13/07 07:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 2,437
Anaheim, CA, USA
lttlbddy Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Socket headed cap screw is actually what I meant, bad terminology on my part. Thanks
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