So i'm building RUF for my 85 4runner and I need to put new spring clamps on that hold the springs together. I'm planning on using 3/4" flat bar and just bending it into shape but... the stock clamps look like they're pressed into the 3rd spring. I'm planning on drilling those out... no biggie...
Should I put a flush bolt back through the 3/4" flat bar up into the hole in the spring then just weld the top of it?
Basically, how do I keep the clamp from moving around. Pressing a new one into the spring isn't an option because I don't have anything that will do that.
Not sure if I should be welding on spring steal? i'd imagine getting it hot will make it brittle and possibly crack/break?
Any help is appreciated.