alternative spring swathmaster pickup

[Ronski]

I called to get a new spring for the end wheels on my pickup. 450 some dollars from westward or case. That is an insane price. Any suggestions?

[redleaf]

If I remember right there is a plug in the end of that spring. I just removed the broken section and threaded it back into what was left if the spring. Seems to be holding. I’ll have to have a look at it again.

[BreadWinner]

Duck tape and baler twine

[ry0972]

I have used springs off 4/5/600 series morris cultivators.
They are not as strong as the original swathmaster ones but they worked well enough that they are still on the pickups years later.

[Old Cowzilla]

Some jobber shops have books on springs if you have a local shop just give them the measurements. I've had some luck that way and saved a few $

[Guest]

If I remember right there is a plug in the end of that spring. I just removed the broken section and threaded it back into what was left if the spring. Seems to be holding. I’ll have to have a look at it again.

I did the same on both pickups years ago
Lengthened the bolt on the threads
Has never been a problem since