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Leaf Center Pins #809973 05/06/07 06:03 AM

Joined: Oct 2001

Posts: 945

Clear h2o Kansas USA

maxwell417 Offline

Rock Warrior

While out on my lunch hour, my 90 Trooper broke the left rear leaf center pin/bolt. After 3k miles of Hobart locked rear diff. Rear steering whee what a predicament <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> . For the record two 800# rachets straps one forward, one rearward is not enough to hold a locked axle in place, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> on me. Call a tow truck if this ever happens to you.

I took off the U-bolts and removed what was left of my rusted center pin. The rightside pin broke during disassemble. Took the U-bolts and pin to Atlas Spring and Axle, a local shop and bought new ones. The last time I worked with the leaf center pins, was when I put the DOR Springz upgrade under my truck. I don't remember if the Springz came with a new pin/bolt or not. No blame implied, my truck is offroaded pretty hard no and then <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Gotta love road salt <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.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: maxwell417] #809974 05/06/07 06:44 AM

Joined: Jan 2000

Posts: 2,437

Anaheim, CA, USA

lttlbddy

Body Damage is Cool

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.

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: lttlbddy] #809975 05/06/07 03:40 PM

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 5,911

Back in BFE, WV

Smiley

Trail Leader

I ordered several spare center pins to keep in the glove box after both of mine snapped a few years ago.

And it's a good thing too -- Now I'm down to having just one spare left...
The funny thing is, none of them ever went on *my* rig <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Smiley] #809976 05/07/07 03:58 AM

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 1,871

Mansfield Texas

onebadtrooper Offline

Body Damage is Cool

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And it's a good thing too -- Now I'm down to having just one spare left...
The funny thing is, none of them ever went on *my* rig

One ended up on mine though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. You saved my butt back in Uwharrie 04 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

89 trooper, tera low t-case gears,5.38's, 3" indy4xsus lift3"body lift,safari snorkle,warn winch,custom bull bar,custom rock sliders,warn hubs,35x13.50r15,custom rear bumper trooper pics

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: onebadtrooper] #809977 05/07/07 04:24 PM

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Posts: 5,911

Back in BFE, WV

Smiley

Trail Leader

No problem -- glad to've helped <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I also carry a spare Alternator, a Clutch Master & Slave, a pair of Drive Flanges, several Ball Joints, an Add-a-Leaf, a Steering Box, two Idler Relays, two Center Links, an assortment of Tie Rods, and about 250 pounds of Tools (enough to get me razzed)... all for that very reason <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Butts saved so far:
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />
(not counting my own <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> )

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Smiley] #809978 05/07/07 11:14 PM

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 85

Woodstock, Ga

ehess

Getting the Wheeling Fever

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Wait!!!! Maybe that's why we keep seeing this... See thread at the Planet with Smiley front end levitating again It's not a bad line, it's all that stuff shifting and throwing the balance off <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

-Erik
1995 Trooper SOHC, 255/85R16 Dunlop Mud Rovers, OME 912, 2" Daystar coil spacer, torsion bar crank
Tera-Low in the T-case and 5.38's Rear LSD

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: ehess] #809979 05/08/07 07:03 PM

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 5,911

Back in BFE, WV

Smiley

Trail Leader

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

Yep, there's just nothing quite like climbing a steep hill and having your rig get crossed-up in a ditch, with one front wheel high in the air, and almost all of the weight shifted to the rear... your foot jammed to the floor on the brake, leg shaking, waiting for a recovery strap... and the view out of the windshield is nothing but Plumber's Crack <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Smiley] #809980 05/09/07 01:28 PM

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 85

Woodstock, Ga

ehess

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Hey I resemble that remark! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Smiley at least you always take the jokes with a good natured smile and a laugh afterwards. Besides they always make for a good story back at camp. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

-Erik
1995 Trooper SOHC, 255/85R16 Dunlop Mud Rovers, OME 912, 2" Daystar coil spacer, torsion bar crank
Tera-Low in the T-case and 5.38's Rear LSD

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: ehess] #809981 05/09/07 04:44 PM

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 5,911

Back in BFE, WV

Smiley

Trail Leader

Are you saying that I know how to be the butt of a joke? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.

Re: Leaf Center Pins [Re: Smiley] #809982 05/10/07 04:31 AM

Joined: Oct 2001

Posts: 945

Clear h2o Kansas USA

maxwell417 Offline

Rock Warrior

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I also carry a spare ../snip/.. a Clutch Master & Slave

Yeah ... and you drive automatic, just in case you wanna do a 5speed swap on the trail <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Ok so snapping a center pin isn't uncommon <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.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

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