Rochefort Member 80 Member For: 11y 5m 8d Posted 11/09/15 08:15 AM Share Posted 11/09/15 08:15 AM Hi Guys,Got the car back from a service and they are telling me that "Rear leaf spring buffers detached causing springs to rub"Is this something that is fixable, or do I need to replace the leaf? Anyone done this recently with standard leaf that have a price?Not interested in lowering Thanks :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggy_b Member 94 Member For: 12y 25d Posted 12/09/15 03:48 AM Share Posted 12/09/15 03:48 AM Are they referring to the leaf saddles? Or bump stops? I'm kinda lost on "buffers".Next time ask them to clarify what they are talking about if you don't understand. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochefort Member 80 Member For: 11y 5m 8d Posted 12/09/15 02:25 PM Author Share Posted 12/09/15 02:25 PM Are they referring to the leaf saddles? Or bump stops? I'm kinda lost on "buffers".Next time ask them to clarify what they are talking about if you don't understand.Id never heard the term used before either... google images gives: https://www.google.com/search?q=leaf+spring+buffers&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCK_C19DV8ccCFUfapgodBDgCWQ&biw=1366&bih=659 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamk2f6tornado Bronze Donating Members 777 Member For: 11y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Rockhampton Qld Posted 12/09/15 09:49 PM Share Posted 12/09/15 09:49 PM I reckon they are talking about the rubber piece that goes between the bottom of the leaf and the lower plate that holds the shock on. One of these Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 12y 16d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 13/09/15 08:16 AM Share Posted 13/09/15 08:16 AM Them be saddle bushes. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochefort Member 80 Member For: 11y 5m 8d Posted 14/09/15 04:39 AM Author Share Posted 14/09/15 04:39 AM Them be saddle bushes. So if dem saddle bushes become detached and cause metal to rub on metal (which is what they are saying has happened) is that a replacable part, or do I just piss em off and get me some new leaf? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochefort Member 80 Member For: 11y 5m 8d Posted 14/09/15 04:48 AM Author Share Posted 14/09/15 04:48 AM And if anyone is interested...Called pedders...Only can get Heavy Duty leaf, $830 a pair, or $990 fitted. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo86T Silver Donating Members 1,810 Member For: 11y 3m 5d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 14/09/15 06:23 AM Share Posted 14/09/15 06:23 AM So if dem saddle bushes become detached and cause metal to rub on metal (which is what they are saying has happened) is that a replacable part, or do I just piss em off and get me some new leaf?If you have SL leaves on the rear, then you'll need to piss em off and I am very happy to part with $200 to relieve you of them.Otherwise...http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REAR-LEAF-SPRING-SADDLE-BUSH-KIT-NOLATHANE-SUIT-FORD-FALCON-EF-EL-AU-BA-BF-FG-/301596190967?hash=item463888a8f7Yeah replaceable mate 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamk2f6tornado Bronze Donating Members 777 Member For: 11y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Rockhampton Qld Posted 14/09/15 08:57 AM Share Posted 14/09/15 08:57 AM I have 4 of those exact same nolothane pads brand new that I don't need. $50 and there yours and I'll ship them to your place for freeSent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tocchi Sandtrap Motorsport Donating Members 2,055 Member For: 16y 5m 22d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 14/09/15 02:19 PM Share Posted 14/09/15 02:19 PM I have 4 of those exact same nolothane pads brand new that I don't need. $50 and there yours and I'll ship them to your place for freeSent from my SM-G920I using TapatalkHow do they affect the rear end? Ie: solely stiffer ? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91132-rear-leaf-spring-buffers/#findComment-1561632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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