Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-26-2012, 01:49 PM   #1
Colonel
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 251
Default Spring Condition and Fit

My front spring on the 29 coupe does not seem to have enough space from the ball on the spindle to hook up the shock arm when shackled in place. I noticed this before I took the front end apart and now am concerned that after doing all the front end work it won't fit up right. I saw the dimensions on Brattons catalog for front and back springs but not sure this means much in the no-load position. The back spring allows enough distance for the hookup of the shock arm. Any ideas as to the front or rear spring situation would be appreciated. Any safe way to test these? I can look for some other springs or consider buying new if it is really necessary. Just don't want to put things together and take them apart to fix something I should have taken care of. Thanks
Colonel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2012, 02:03 PM   #2
Brentwood Bob
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: brentwood, ca
Posts: 4,214
Default Re: Spring Condition and Fit

Have you tried hooking up the shock arm and link with the shock off the frame? Seems to me there is a sequence to use. Bob
Brentwood Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 07-26-2012, 02:19 PM   #3
CarlG
Senior Member
 
CarlG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 9,109
Default Re: Spring Condition and Fit

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
When putting shocks on my '31 PU, I discovered that my front spring had lost just about all it's "spring". Bottom leaf was relatively flat under normal load. Wound up replacing the spring.
CarlG is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:21 PM.