Rear leaf spring clips

**William** · #1 05-13-2019, 01:08 PM

Can't guess how many of the "...assembly line correct" clips shown on the right we have had to torch off when the nut breaks off the clip as torque is applied to the bolt. Why do you think the design was changed?

I would never re-use those.

**luv2sixty9** · #2 05-13-2019, 06:30 PM

I have a couple mint sets for my personal cars and I'm going to use. I'll take my chances with them possibly breaking, but I want factory assembly line parts. lol

**luv2sixty9** · #3 05-13-2019, 06:32 PM

William,
To what design were they changed to? The CIP Style and when was the change if you know. Thanxs Dave

**William** · #4 05-13-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by luv2sixty9

William,
To what design were they changed to? The CIP Style and when was the change if you know. Thanxs Dave

The clip on the left is what GM serviced going back to the '90s. I was involved with a Camaro parts business for many years; we sold a kit with 6 of the clips and bolts.

Consider the assembly line cage nut single-use only; anti-seize won't help if the nut snaps off the clip before proper torque is reached. When that happens you can't remove the bolt. Saw many a Camaro parts car back in the day with holes hacked into the floor to get them out.

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