Welding a U shape on a Spring

[baz2236]

Hi people could anyone tell me if you can weld to a Spring my springs have started to slide away or Splayed as the MOT man put it, What I want todo is weld on a U shaped bracket so it keeps the springs straight, the orginal spring did have one but it is bolted in place I would like to weld it in place.

Thanks in advance.
                           Baz

[generation-x]

i wudnt baz might weeken ur spring
can you not just close up the original u bolt thingy?

simon

[baz2236]

I have fitted add a leaf springs and on the rear when fitting them I removed the bottom spring in the pack witch had the U shape bracket to keep the springs aligned thats why I have this problem. what about 1 of them Clips that wrap around the spring like what on the front if I could get it tight enough.

[generation-x]

ah get ya now m8y
yeah you cud fit the same as the front but wont that hinder your flex? as it wud be wrapped around ur springs

simon

[baz2236]

Its only going to be for the MOT or until I change the springs completly

[generation-x]

go for it then bud