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flathead 53 · 12-02-2014, 06:00 AM

thinking about getting posie reverse eye front spring for my 40 deluxe coupe, any problem keeping original shocks,with lowered spring? thanks

TJ · 12-02-2014, 09:33 AM

Shouldn't be a problem. You may have the trim(shorten) the rubber snubbers on the frame over the axle. Why not use your existing spring and just buy a reversed eye main leaf?

Vic Piano · 12-02-2014, 09:51 AM

I have a set of the Posies reverse eye springs on our '47 Ford Convertible with the OEM shocks, no problems however, it is a good idea to trim the rubber bumpers as mentioned.

Seth Swoboda · 12-02-2014, 09:54 AM

No problem. I'm running this set up on a '39 pickup. It only lowers the front about an inch. I am running the stock shocks and 6.50x16 tires. In fact the reverse eye spring is barely noticable.

19Fordy · 12-02-2014, 10:45 AM

Here's a photo of my 40 when I installed ONLY the Posie reversed eye front spring on the stock front end.. It lowers the car about 1 inch and maybe a 1/2 inch more over time. This photo was taken right after the install. I did not have to trim the rubber axle bump stops.You can see the tiny amount of "rake". Click on photo to enlarge.

El Rat · 12-02-2014, 05:50 PM

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I use the "flat nosed" bumbers with no problems on my 38. Stock shocks. Your 40 should already have them...

41LjH · 12-02-2014, 06:47 PM

I used a reverse spring on my 41 pickup. I talked to Posie rep before I ordered. He stressed it lowers the advertised amount based on the ORIGINAL height. Because my truck is 73 years old settling of the stock spring has occured. Therefore I should not expect the full advertised drop. The spring reduced the relationship between the tie rod and the frame so I installed dropped tie rod ends to clear the oil pan. I can't comment on the shocks because I went to tube shocks and removed the originals.

jack in san diego · 12-02-2014, 08:28 PM

I put a posies type complete front spring in my 40 pickup, it lowered it about 2 1/2 inches. I purchased it from Speedway, cheaper. I had to shorten my shock absorber links to as short as possible. I cut them and welded back together. I haven't heard if anyone else had this problem. The rake was perfect. Jack

12-02-2014, 06:00 AM	#1
flathead 53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 717	reverse eye spring thinking about getting posie reverse eye front spring for my 40 deluxe coupe, any problem keeping original shocks,with lowered spring? thanks

12-02-2014, 09:33 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: reverse eye spring Shouldn't be a problem. You may have the trim(shorten) the rubber snubbers on the frame over the axle. Why not use your existing spring and just buy a reversed eye main leaf?

12-02-2014, 09:51 AM	#3
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: reverse eye spring I have a set of the Posies reverse eye springs on our '47 Ford Convertible with the OEM shocks, no problems however, it is a good idea to trim the rubber bumpers as mentioned. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-02-2014, 09:54 AM	#4
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: reverse eye spring No problem. I'm running this set up on a '39 pickup. It only lowers the front about an inch. I am running the stock shocks and 6.50x16 tires. In fact the reverse eye spring is barely noticable.

12-02-2014, 05:50 PM	#6
El Rat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 260	Re: reverse eye spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use the "flat nosed" bumbers with no problems on my 38. Stock shocks. Your 40 should already have them...

12-02-2014, 06:47 PM	#7
41LjH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NW North Carolina Posts: 461	Re: reverse eye spring I used a reverse spring on my 41 pickup. I talked to Posie rep before I ordered. He stressed it lowers the advertised amount based on the ORIGINAL height. Because my truck is 73 years old settling of the stock spring has occured. Therefore I should not expect the full advertised drop. The spring reduced the relationship between the tie rod and the frame so I installed dropped tie rod ends to clear the oil pan. I can't comment on the shocks because I went to tube shocks and removed the originals. __________________ 3 pedals, 3 gears, no valve-covers.. *Now THAT* is a hot rod** !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmwwB34vxJE

12-02-2014, 08:28 PM	#8
jack in san diego Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cajon CA Posts: 73	Re: reverse eye spring I put a posies type complete front spring in my 40 pickup, it lowered it about 2 1/2 inches. I purchased it from Speedway, cheaper. I had to shorten my shock absorber links to as short as possible. I cut them and welded back together. I haven't heard if anyone else had this problem. The rake was perfect. Jack