In re: the discussion concerning to lube, or not to lube, leaf springs.
I must agree with the general feeling that they should not be lubed
because the lubricant will simply attract dirt, grime, small roadkill,
etc. I spent enough time trying to get the undercarriage clean (tip:
find a farming friend who owns one of them there industrial-stength
pressure washers....).
However, I also agree that some lubrication could be of help in
increasing responsiveness. I recall my dad having told me that when he
was racing stock cars (a '55 Chevy 110 four-door) back in the mid 60's,
they used to place pennies between the leafs to allow for quicker
response; evidently the softer metal let the springs slide back and forth
easier.
I don't think that I would want to put pennies between each leaf on a
Midget (probably end up adding a half-inch in height) but perhaps a
thinner brass or copper washer would work, or brass shim stock. Anyone
ever heard of this, or try it?
Rich
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