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03-02-2014, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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'40 merc rear spring in '34 crossmember?
Will a '40 merc rear spring fit in a '34 rear cross member? Want to use the rear to roll frame around.
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03-02-2014, 04:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: '40 merc rear spring in '34 crossmember?
Not properly with out massaging the curved portion of the cross member.
For roll around purposes the spring may set in enough as is. |
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03-03-2014, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: '40 merc rear spring in '34 crossmember?
You might want to consider altering the spring leaves. I did a later spring to fit into a '32 rear crossmember. After doing the main grinding to get each leaf to fit, get the edges really smooth and rounded like it was before.
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03-03-2014, 12:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: '40 merc rear spring in '34 crossmember?
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