On-Trail Repairs
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This broken leaf spring normally wouldn’t be a big deal, but because it is the main leaf and the pack doesn’t have military-wrap eyes, the axle was located only by the other leaf spring. Fortunately, the fabricated traction bar helped to hold the axle in place. A chain was wrapped and bolted to hold the spring together; it held for the rest of the weekend and the drive home. Always keep a short length of chain and bolts in the toolbox. They can be used to repair springs and hold steering boxes to the frame, or as a clamp to hold engine or trans mounts together. View Related Article
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