welderwade
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can someone please tell me what type of coil springs to get for my j5? thank you
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springs on j5
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rcc
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Ok... not sure what happened to my previous response but it is gone...
anyway, here i go again. Looks like you are a welder, so cut the J5 spring can open measure the spring and provide them to http://www.acewirespring.com/rfq-coil.html in Pittsburgh and see what the spring costs.
I purchased a rebuild from MN-Outdoors (15" bolt center to center) it was 1" shorter than normal, when installed, the J5 is 5" higher in front than the back and one side is higher that the other. I have 3 J5's all have 16" bolt centers on the spring cans. Soooo even with the bolts attached to the foremost points on the walker beam (there are two points on all my machines) I cannot seem to adjust the nose down to level. so I think the 1" shorter spring can must be compressed into the shorter spring can then welded.
I do need to talk to MN-Outdoors to see what they think. I do want to say that the quality of the remanufactured spring can is very good, just 1" short.
Blah blah... anyway be careful when you change out the spring, something to watch for.
anyway, here i go again. Looks like you are a welder, so cut the J5 spring can open measure the spring and provide them to http://www.acewirespring.com/rfq-coil.html in Pittsburgh and see what the spring costs.
I purchased a rebuild from MN-Outdoors (15" bolt center to center) it was 1" shorter than normal, when installed, the J5 is 5" higher in front than the back and one side is higher that the other. I have 3 J5's all have 16" bolt centers on the spring cans. Soooo even with the bolts attached to the foremost points on the walker beam (there are two points on all my machines) I cannot seem to adjust the nose down to level. so I think the 1" shorter spring can must be compressed into the shorter spring can then welded.
I do need to talk to MN-Outdoors to see what they think. I do want to say that the quality of the remanufactured spring can is very good, just 1" short.
Blah blah... anyway be careful when you change out the spring, something to watch for.
J5 Bombardier
Well-known member
It would be nice to see an automotive coil number that matched a J5 spring measurements. Its probably belongs on some 1930's Plymouth car Mr Bombardier used for parts.
Pretty hard to get an even ride height with just one new can and not the same length. Old cans need to be opened up, springs compared, make sure both have the internal stops. Link holes determine ride and track tension ride height. After all that they can still sit weird,[once had a twisted hull on a J5 }. After 50 years , the saying "only driven by an old lady to church doesn't apply". Just my opinion. J5 Bombardier
Pretty hard to get an even ride height with just one new can and not the same length. Old cans need to be opened up, springs compared, make sure both have the internal stops. Link holes determine ride and track tension ride height. After all that they can still sit weird,[once had a twisted hull on a J5 }. After 50 years , the saying "only driven by an old lady to church doesn't apply". Just my opinion. J5 Bombardier
welderwade
New member
i got springs off a ford ranger and made two new cans which are 1/4 inch bigger in dia. and it works great.
J5 Bombardier
Well-known member
Thanks for the info, front or rear ?
welderwade
New member
sorry got no pic,s. now i have them inside the can. the springs on j5 are only on the front
rcc
Member
Yes the J5 only has springs on the front... but the ones you got from the Ranger... are they from the front or back and what year is the Ranger... maybe all years are the same. Most important is you are pleased with them and I would really like to know so I can get two to build a standard set from my machine.
Thanks
Thanks
welderwade
New member
i got them from the front and the ranger was a 1995 yes i am very pleased with them. the springs are stiffer also and are 14 inches long....best of luck with yours.