Is this why Military Wrap is a good idea? (1 Viewer)

[JVZii]

I am sure most people here know better than me what a Military Wrap is and what it's for. I think this is what it's for. Chime in if I am wrong.

I recently bought an 82 FJ40 and it it's a survivor almost totally original and rusty as can be..

When I picked it up it was listing to port pretty heavy. I figured some cruiser lean but once I got home I realized it was much more dangerous than that.

The rear driver side leaf spring was broken in 2 places in the leaf that would wrap around the bushing.

What I understand is the military wrap keeps the leaf spring on the pin if the primary Leaf breaks. Which is good from what I hear

Needless to say she went on jack stands shortly after for some new suspension.

When I realize I was flying down the 75 at 65 mph with a leaf like this I thank God and Toyota I made it home.

 

[ferg]

Exactly!

 

[thzpcs]

Alright, I'll be that guy... What's a military wrap?

 

[JVZii]

My understanding is that the "wrap" is the second leaf. It wraps all three way around the top leaf which is where the pin attaches.

It is a little hard to tell from the pictures but the top leaf eye is broken so with out the second leaf as a safety the leaf spring could have come loose from the truck once the top spring eye broke.