clamping rear leaf springs?

[Summit925]

i keep hearing of putting a clamp on the leaf springs, were does it go and does it really help?  and one have pictrures of this? or do i just not know what i am talking about

[70 Dustpan]

You put a clamp at the end of each leaf in front of the rear end. It helps stiffen the spring on lunches.

[Summit925]

do i just get spring clamps from the local napa or what would i use?

[70 Dustpan]

I've always made my own. 1/4" X 1" wide flat bar on each side with holes drilled in the ends with bolts holding them together.

[Jim13]

Here is a picture http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/rearsprincla.html
They aren't too hard to make.

[Summit925]

yeah them seem easy to make, should be able to make them alot cheaper then that, thanks guys 

[70 Dustpan]

Holy crap!!! 40 bucks for 2 clamps, thats just F-in nuts.

[Capt Jack]

I was just thinking the same.  I have a couple old trailer leaf springs that I could cut and drill.  done and done for the cost of the bolts.