Do I need to replace this leaf spring?
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The spring is OK being flat across -- what's more important is how the suspension aligns the axle half-shafts. They should be horizontal when the car is sitting level from side to side. So, in this case they look good.
Looks like this car may need the spring hanger rubber bushings at the wheel ends changed out. If you are thinking the rear is sitting too low, new bushings will raise it a tad.
Looks like this car may need the spring hanger rubber bushings at the wheel ends changed out. If you are thinking the rear is sitting too low, new bushings will raise it a tad.
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The spring is OK being flat across -- what's more important is how the suspension aligns the axle half-shafts. They should be horizontal when the car is sitting level from side to side. So, in this case they look good.
Looks like this car may need the spring hanger rubber bushings at the wheel ends changed out. If you are thinking the rear is sitting too low, new bushings will raise it a tad.
Looks like this car may need the spring hanger rubber bushings at the wheel ends changed out. If you are thinking the rear is sitting too low, new bushings will raise it a tad.
The fellow did say there are a number of things to be done, bushings being one of them, so well said!
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I have not taken it on the road, no. Kind of reluctant to do so, as it's needing a rear bumper, and the engine does need some tuning.
However, the seller DID, shortly before he brought it up to me, and here's the video(was quite exciting for me to watch)
However, the seller DID, shortly before he brought it up to me, and here's the video(was quite exciting for me to watch)
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Also, you might check the rear ride height against specs. If it's low, that would indicate spring problems.
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Those brackets look like pieces to an old school traction bar. I agree, get rid of them. Before you start, thoroughly soak the bolts in Kroil or Bead Blaster for a few days. Go slowly, you don't want to snap off the differential ears. Jerry
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i would attach a tow hook to them.....you will need a way to get it on the flat bed eventually
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The spring is OK being flat across -- what's more important is how the suspension aligns the axle half-shafts. They should be horizontal when the car is sitting level from side to side. So, in this case they look good.
Looks like this car may need the spring hanger rubber bushings at the wheel ends changed out. If you are thinking the rear is sitting too low, new bushings will raise it a tad.
Looks like this car may need the spring hanger rubber bushings at the wheel ends changed out. If you are thinking the rear is sitting too low, new bushings will raise it a tad.
When reinstalling the differential center bolts, you must get all 4 bolts finger tight then go 1/2 turn on each one until correctly torqued or you can snap off the differential cover.
Then replace the outer bolts and new cushions.
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Wish I had a pic of it. I do have a pic on one of the Harleys at around 16-18 mos. Don't know if there's a hand supporting me? Hope so, lol
He used to trailer his racecar to the track with it, a 57 Chebby with a 409.
A lot of his friends back then did the same... Lots of sins going on in the 60's 😂
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While that lower spring bracket is not "stock", it doesn't appear to have any functional problem....nor does the spring. If the spring is "squeaky" when driving or if you hear other "noises" from it, the separator sheets may be shot and some lube might help.
No real reason to swap to a mono-spring, unless you feel the urge.
No real reason to swap to a mono-spring, unless you feel the urge.