Rear suspension

[SpeedC]

I recently purchased a 31 A coupe, that has many modifications. My question is the rear suspension. Whenever i hit uneven surfaces the rear suspension tends to make quite a bit of noise. I went underneath and it looks like the top of spring hits the top of the vehicle. How can i go about this? Thanks

[Kurt in NJ]

Originally there was a piece of frame webbing riveted to the body to stop metal to metal contact

[Joe K]

It may well be "spring shackle connection" wear. The spring perch which is part of the rear trumpet housings is prone to wear because of the constant loading of the car. I have seen these shackle connection points worn practically through to dropping the shackle.

A lot of wear and lack of grease may be what you're hearing?

Joe K

[katy]

the top of spring hits the top of the vehicle

WOW, I don't think it should go quite that far.

[Jim Brierley]

If you take the spring out, check to see that the top leaf is rounded to fit into the crossmember.

[SpeedC]

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Thank you all for the replies. I forgot to mention the suspension is not original.
Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QHYkyHa9j6prq6As9

[wmws]

All bets are off. Can't really help you with that setup but something must be loose up there.

[1931 flamingo]

referring to the "modifications", a picture would help.
Paul in CT

[d.j. moordigian]

Originally Posted by SpeedC

Thank you all for the replies. I forgot to mention the suspension is not original.
Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QHYkyHa9j6prq6As9

You can see were the 4 bar upper mount is hitting the rear crossmember,
which is in the 3rd. photo. Get under the car and spend some time looking..

[Joe K]

Someone at HAMB probably has had similar issues.


Joe K