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10-22-2012, 11:25 AM | #1 |
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How do you know when springs needs to be rebuilt or replaced?
I've noticed that my '31 Model A Fordor sits a bit lower (1-2 inches) than a few other cars (of the same year and model) I have seen and I wonder if this means my car's springs need to be rebuilt/fixed/replaced?
My car rides and handles great, but is there an easy way to determine if the front and rear springs have lost some of thier support? I recall someone indicating that for the front spring, the bumper-to-floor distance should be 18.5 inches, but is that from the floor to the bottom of the bumper? What should the (bumper-to-floor) measurement be for the rear spring? Thanks. |
10-22-2012, 11:40 AM | #2 |
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Re: How do you know when springs needs to be rebuilt or replaced?
one indication of a weak front spring is if the drag lnk is rubbing the tie rod assy.
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10-22-2012, 11:47 AM | #3 |
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Re: How do you know when springs needs to be rebuilt or replaced?
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