Thick bottom front leaf (1 Viewer)

[FordPrefect]

Hi all
Does any one recognise the thick bottom front leaf
I can’t find a reference or other pictures
Not sure if it has been added?
I got a front shackle bush set, springs and shocks from the tough dog factory on my way home from work today. I will begin installing on Saturday
I hope to go through the front end to cure the worn saggy suspension
I will put up progress pictures

Thanks

 

[FordPrefect]

Further pictures

 

[Seth S]

Looks like someone just added it as a spacer so that they wouldn't run out of threads on the U bolts. That piece isn't doing much to affect the spring rate or flex and doesn't change the ride height.

 

[ferg]

Looks like it's added to me. Only on one side? If so, might be anti-wrap spring similar to that on original Willys/MB/GPW jeeps.

 

[FordPrefect]

Yes only towards the rear,
Has one both left and right side
Is a lot thicker than the other leaves.
Could you please explain the anti wrap function?
Thanks

 

[60Works]

Pretty sure it's OEM. My JDM HJ has them and it didn't appear to be modified. Likely intended to compensate for the extra weight of the diesel.

 

[FordPrefect]

Thanks
Mines a jdm hj61

 

[SteveH]

I had that funky leaf on the HJ61 springs that I put on my FJ62. I removed it from my spring pack.

 

[HoJo 61]

They are original overload leafs.

 

[FordPrefect]

Thanks