Although I will mention it to the dealer when I have some warranty work done next week, the metal band that goes around the front part of the leaf spring on both of the springs on my front axle are gone. I am wondering the significance of this, if any. Did some googling, but wonder what info I can get here.
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Hi there. The metal band is called a "rebound clip". They are important for a couple reasons.
1. The keep the spring pack aligned during installation. Since yours are already installed, that's not an issue.
2. The primary reason is to keep the spring stack together when you hit a bump in the road. If your spring stack separates on rebound, it can really stress the primary spring and cause it to snap. Over the years, we've seen many broken springs and it can cause a pretty serious breakdown when it occurs.
You can purchase rebound clips on amazon if yours are lost.
https://www.etrailer.com/question-32...%20main%20leaf.
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostHi there. The metal band is called a "rebound clip". They are important for a couple reasons.
1. The keep the spring pack aligned during installation. Since yours are already installed, that's not an issue.
2. The primary reason is to keep the spring stack together when you hit a bump in the road. If your spring stack separates on rebound, it can really stress the primary spring and cause it to snap. Over the years, we've seen many broken springs and it can cause a pretty serious breakdown when it occurs.
You can purchase rebound clips on amazon if yours are lost.
https://www.etrailer.com/question-32...%20main%20leaf.
Jim
Thanks, that is what I read. Rather doubt the dealer will have any in stock, although I will check with them, and looks cheap enough that I will get some better ones on Amazon. Just amazing that they did not even last 2000 miles. They are probably somewhere in Ohio, or Kentucky on one of the freeways that was testing both the truck and trailer suspension.2021 GD Momentum 320G 8K Axle
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Originally posted by Wileykid View Post
Thanks, that is what I read. Rather doubt the dealer will have any in stock, although I will check with them, and looks cheap enough that I will get some better ones on Amazon. Just amazing that they did not even last 2000 miles. They are probably somewhere in Ohio, or Kentucky on one of the freeways that was testing both the truck and trailer suspension.Jim and Ginnie
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Hmmm . . . leaf spring rebound clips are usually rather substantial and riveted into place. Some spring packs have them and some don't. The thin metal clip around the spring is likely nothing more than a place to put the spring manufacturer ID and part number. It is not going to be strong enough to retain a loaded leaf. Maybe to keep the stack aligned during production, but not likely anything more. First picture is a trailer leaf spring with a rebound clip. The second picture is a (rather rusty) ID tag . . . I could only find one remaining on my trailer.
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Rob, I get looked at funny and have to play 20 questions every time i get under the camper. It seems like since I have joined the forum, you are under there taking pictures every couple of weeks.Joseph
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Originally posted by Jlawles2 View PostRob, I get looked at funny and have to play 20 questions every time i get under the camper. It seems like since I have joined the forum, you are under there taking pictures every couple of weeks.
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Originally posted by Wileykid View PostHere is the picture of the band. Sure doesn't look that it would last, but I don't know. The ones on the rear axle are good. Just to say, this is the 8K axle.
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Originally posted by Wileykid View PostAlthough I will mention it to the dealer when I have some warranty work done next week, the metal band that goes around the front part of the leaf spring on both of the springs on my front axle are gone. I am wondering the significance of this, if any. Did some googling, but wonder what info I can get here.2 PhotosChuck & Vicki
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Originally posted by Villager View Post
As a result of your post Wileykid, I checked my rebound clips and found the one on the passenger side leaf spring of the front axle was barely hanging on but still there after approx 1,000 miles on the new rig. See photo. The other side on the front axle was still in place, but slightly loose. The two clips on the back set of leaf springs of the rear axle were still tight around those springs. I reinstalled the clip that was falling off bending the locking tab with channel locks. It’s now close to as tight as the opposite side, but wondering if this will hold long term or if I should upgrade to clips that are more substantial? This forum has been invaluable to this newbie! Thanks to all that have responded to this thread.2021 GD Momentum 320G 8K Axle
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostThe metal band is called a "rebound clip".
Jim
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Originally posted by d2reid View Post
Jim you are wealth of information. I hadn't really thought about those clips very much. It seems the first really tight RV site that I pull into those clips get busted. I don't think I have any left. It appears to me that when we twist our trailer axles into a site the springs are also twisted sideways, just a tad, but enough to pop the clips. I'll bet people that only use pull through sites have pristine clips. Me, I try to stuff my 41' footer into every 39 1/2 foot site I can find, usually with a very narrow road. Ergo, no clips.
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Interestingly enough, and surprised, they are replacing the leaf springs that the rebound clips broke off of under the warranty. When I get it after they replace it, I will put some better quality clips on.2021 GD Momentum 320G 8K Axle
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
I think the OEM clips are "tin foil clips". lol.
Jim
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