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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2012, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

I am running a 525 Saginaw box and 15" wheels that my grandfather put on the car. The king pin set came with a steering stop, maybe I tightened it up to much; can I back it out to the front of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

I forgot to mention that the wishbone had been split some time ago. I had bump steer problems until panhard bar was installed. I am running radial tires.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

Thanks for feedback RPM. The panhard rod was a Magoos product that I bought in the early 90's. The length is adjustable and hopefully when the axle is centered the bar can be adjusted.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

Don't know if front springs are 39 or 40. Will try disconnecting panhard bar before lowering car and see if spring settles into a centered position, the bar is adjustable. Just put on new rubbers...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

I was thinking the same thing 19Fordy. Hoping to hear back from Dick with the answer.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

Thanks for the info Dick. What do you mean about re setting?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

I will try disconnecting the panhard rod when I drop the coup, reworking the bar would be and easy fix. Appears to same amount of u-bolt thread showing on all castle nuts. Front spring has been...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Re: Front Spring Positioning Problem

Thanks, the slab in the garage has raised a little from age (built before rebar or steel mesh.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,090
Posted By Scott De Shields
Front Spring Positioning Problem

As I am finishing installing anti sway bar I noticed that my shackles were in different positions. Checked spring bolt and the head was in the front crossmember and the bolt wasn't broken. Any ways...
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