Broken leaf spring under the engine
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Topic: Broken leaf spring under the engine
Posted By: Andymac
Subject: Broken leaf spring under the engine
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2026 at 6:44pm
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Hi All, I've broken 2 leaf springs on my HD6, does anyone know if there is an aftermarket spring that can be purchased? I'm in New Zealand. Is it possible to slide out the 2 broken ones and replace them without taking the whole leaf pack off? Any tips or tricks on the best way to do this would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.  |
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Posted By: tom51
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2026 at 9:13pm
| A good welder can repair them seen it done in the past . |
Posted By: HD6 Merv
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2026 at 1:02am
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Archers auto springs in Rotorua should be able to make you some new ones. I had mine out last year; pin had been welded in; I ended up having to remove all the U bolts and slide spring pack out, leaving saddle in place. Won,t matter if lower leaves are a heavier grade thickness, they need it. ------------- tits tyres and tracks they all cost you money |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2026 at 6:20am
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Unlikely a welder could actually repair it. Springs are usually 5160 steel and the welding operation would destroy the heat treat. best to remove haul into spring shop, wait an hour, pay some coins and be happy. ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: Codger
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2026 at 10:54am
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I've welded several main leafs back together to get back to a shop, or out of any impeding way. Never would I trust a weld repair to go back into service on this, or a truck type application. I believe most any leaf spring shop can help you out easily. Years ago, I had a spring pack made up for an HD7 and I just pulled the complete assembly out and the spring shop built a new one while I waited. ------------- That's All Folks! |