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Don S · 08-11-2020, 03:38 PM

I have a 31 Coupe with an 8 leaf rear spring . With adults in the rumble seat at times ,poor roads will cause a bump sound . To add to the issue I have made and installed fender skirts with clearance for the hub. The wheels are 1935 16” size.I really like the look but even with what I think is enough clearance,the skirt will contact the hub when driving through a deep depression in the road. Is there any way to stop the bottoming out with something like the conical rubber piece used by more modern vehicles. I would prefer to not change the spring to a stiffer one. If I was able to post a picture ,it would explain my choice of skirts. I could e-mail A picture to a member to post .please let me know.
Thanks

08-11-2020, 03:38 PM	#1
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 258	Rear wheels upward travel limitation I have a 31 Coupe with an 8 leaf rear spring . With adults in the rumble seat at times ,poor roads will cause a bump sound . To add to the issue I have made and installed fender skirts with clearance for the hub. The wheels are 1935 16” size.I really like the look but even with what I think is enough clearance,the skirt will contact the hub when driving through a deep depression in the road. Is there any way to stop the bottoming out with something like the conical rubber piece used by more modern vehicles. I would prefer to not change the spring to a stiffer one. If I was able to post a picture ,it would explain my choice of skirts. I could e-mail A picture to a member to post .please let me know. Thanks