M38 Jeep Front Springs

[Owen Evans]

Originally Posted by Peter Phillips

I'm thinking a spring overhaul is in order as I see a broken clamp anyways. You could always switch them side to side after a re-arching and new bushings go in. I was informed that jeeps can have a left hand lean due to driver weight, fuel tank weight and a full jerry can on that side. Makes sense that the left side would wear a bit quicker.

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your reply. I agree with what you say about needing the springs overhauling. And also about the left hand lean; I suspect having the personnel heater on the left side isn't helping either.

What's the consensus among the MLU folks regarding re-arching 60-plus year old jeep leaf springs? A look on the web didn't really help. Has anyone here actually had it done? And if so, how did it work out?

Thanks!
Owen.