'32 front spring

[firerod]

Is the '32 front spring the same as a Model A?

[Bassman/NZ]

Presumably you mean will a 32 spring fit into a Model A crossmember? If so, the answer is yes.

[deuce lover]

32 spring takes 3/4" dia shackle bushing,Model A takes a 5/8" shackle bushing.

[firerod]

I have a stock '32 front crossmember. Someone has cut up the spring. I can get a Model A spring. Is it the same ride height and other specs?

[DavidG]

In addition to the spring eye diameter difference, there were 12 leaves in an original '32 front spring and 10 in a Model A front spring. The ride height is approximately the same.

[Richard (EV8G)]

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

32 spring takes 3/4" dia shackle bushing,Model A takes a 5/8" shackle bushing.

While it is correct that the 32 (32-34) spring PERCH holes for the spring shackle studs are 3/4", the original SPRING EYES are 7/8". The model A spring eyes
are smaller as stated, so technically, the answer is NO.

[NealinCA]

...and the Model A's are 11/16", not 5/8".

Now if you are talking about an aftermarket "street rod" spring that are typically sold for 28-34 Fords, they are all 3/4 shackle bushing size...so the answer could be MAYBE.

[Richard (EV8G)]

Originally Posted by NealinCA

...and the Model A's are 11/16", not 5/8".

Now if you are talking about an aftermarket "street rod" spring that are typically sold for 28-34 Fords, they are all 3/4 shackle bushing size...so the answer could be MAYBE.

Neal: Well, since this forum is ONLY to deal with questions about original cars.... R.

[firerod]

What do you guys think of keeping my '32 main leaf and using a Model A spring pack?

[Kahuna]

Firerod
That's exactly what I did. I got a NOS 32 front main leaf and used Model A for the rest. Works great