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03-11-2021, 11:29 AM | #1 |
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Mild lowering, 1941
Hi, I'm trying to bring my newly acquired '41 sedan a little lower to the ground without affecting the ride or basic handling characteristics. Thought I could
kill two birds with one stone if I replaced the front and rear springs with Posies 2"dropped springs while I replace the shackles and bushings. I'm aware of dropped axles and lowering blocks, but don't want the work involved with such modifications. Just want to keep it simple, drop the car about 2" and possibly improve the ride. Bad idea??? Thanks for any inputs, Tony |
03-11-2021, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Longer spring shackles also work.
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03-11-2021, 01:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
I'm going with reverse eye main leaf up front and a pair of longer shackles with a panhard bar to stop the swing in the rear on my 41 pickup. A couple of guys have said posies spring don't always drop the car as much as advertised do to old spring sag/wear. That is why I'm just changing my main leaf to reverse the eyes. I should get about two inches drop from that in the front and by increasing my shackle length by in the rear this towering pickup should come down to earth. Best of luck on your sedan. Tim
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03-11-2021, 02:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Reference this thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...light=drolston Beware that 1941 was a unique transition year for the front suspension. Neither of the two Posies springs are exactly correct. I had to fab longer shackles to get the shackle angle right. Which is important for handling. |
03-11-2021, 02:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Also check this thread. More detail on Posies.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=posies |
03-11-2021, 11:52 PM | #6 |
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03-11-2021, 11:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
On the front I'd consider a drop axle over all other options. It does involve, maybe messing with your steering arm and track bar. If you reverse the eye of the current spring you might get there. But if you buy a new reverse eye it probably has more arch then your current old spring. Think I got about the same with my 38 on the rear, added 2" drop shackles also. Great tight spring though. For the rear you can just use some lowering shackles.
Who knew 2" is such a pain and requires so much work. It's easier just to leave it alone and be happy you have some room to roll under it to change the oil. Maybe some rear shackles and a some rear fender skirts. Mild tail dragger vibe. . Last edited by Tinker; 03-12-2021 at 12:14 AM. |
03-12-2021, 06:24 AM | #8 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
You can lower the back with longer shackles, but it will be at the expense of handling.
Without a track bar in the rear, longer shackles will give you handling like a labrador on linoleum. Ask how I know. On my 41 I wound up de-arching the rear spring and reversing the eyes for a 3 - 4 " drop. This way I kept close to stock handling with the drop I wanted. I'm running 6.50 X 16's. Only slightly bigger than stock, but on the front there is not a lot of fender clearance. If you plan lower the front a lot keep this in mind. Last edited by fortyonerag; 03-12-2021 at 10:49 PM. |
03-12-2021, 09:26 AM | #9 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
i would also dearch the springs.
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03-12-2021, 11:21 AM | #10 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
This is my 47 I had the main leaf reversed and flattened, shackles and I took out a few of the top leafs
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03-13-2021, 12:56 AM | #11 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Absolutely beautiful ride
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03-13-2021, 01:26 AM | #12 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
It seems like you don't see a lot fatfender coupes around. Low production numbers or something. Hombres yours has always been a favorite of mine for a long time. Never had the pleasure of seeing it in person however.
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
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Here's where all of your fat-fendered coupes went.....EVERY Saturday nite across America, one by one....GONE! DD |
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03-13-2021, 07:44 AM | #14 |
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03-17-2021, 11:24 AM | #15 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Once again, thanks to all who responded to my query. I will definitely consider all options...
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05-21-2021, 12:02 AM | #16 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Thanks so much .. hope to show it to you some time
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
thank you
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05-21-2021, 12:03 AM | #18 |
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Re: Mild lowering, 1941
Much appreciated
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