leaf springs
 

my car rides like a rock. my front shackels right side is at about 4:00 left at about 8:00. push down on bumper goes down and stays. i have to pull up on bumper to bring it up. rear is the same way. like a rock. do i need new ones? i'm not going to remove and clean. i'll just get new. JAN.:):):) i sprayed and sprayed.

Re: leaf springs
 

New springs might help. but they will be dry. If your springs aren't shot, why not clean, paint and lube them?
Even just squirting oil on my bone dry springs made a big difference.

Re: leaf springs
 

Tom, how do i tell if there any good or not? like i said, i sprayed and sprayed them no difference. JAN

Re: leaf springs
 

I don't have a good front end shot, so I hope someone else posts a picture showing how high the front should set, and the same with the rear.

No Model A is going to ride like newer cars, but still should be a comfortable ride.

Re: leaf springs
 

Have you greased/lubed your shackles? If really dry they may be hanging up. Also you don't want to tighten them real tight. They need to move without being restricted. Just a thought.

Re: leaf springs
 

Rusty, i did spray them, but it could be them, because when i push down on the bumper it stays i have to pull it back up. i can see the shackels move when i push down, and pull it back up. JAN.

Re: leaf springs
 

Maybe the shackle bars are too tight.Just snug nuts up,then back nut off 1/4 turn& install cotter pins.