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tanner · 03-18-2014, 08:23 AM

I have just installed new front springs on my 49 F1 (Not an easy task) but the front shackles still bottom out against the frame. Replaced all bushings and pins as well. Should the front shackles not be "floating" and not against the frame?

Fibber Mcgee · 03-18-2014, 08:36 AM

Are the bottoms of the shackles pointing towards the front of the truck? It is possible to install with the bottoms facing towards the back and then they will bind against the frame. If they are angled forward it seems the springs would have to be to long to hit the frame.

tanner · 03-18-2014, 08:42 AM

Yes, the shackles are angled towards the front and are actually hitting the frame. I am afraid the new springs do not have enough arch. I replaced the old springs for this same reason, trying to get the front of the spring to "float" and have a better ride.

Fibber Mcgee · 03-18-2014, 10:21 AM

My springs a pretty worn out but still have at least an inch before hitting the frame. Do you have any pictures?

gearhead1952 · 03-18-2014, 12:22 PM

Sounds like a problem with the springs being too weak to me.

tanner · 03-18-2014, 12:24 PM

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I will get some photos tonight. Thanks for your imput.

03-18-2014, 08:23 AM	#1
tanner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 82	49 F1 front springs I have just installed new front springs on my 49 F1 (Not an easy task) but the front shackles still bottom out against the frame. Replaced all bushings and pins as well. Should the front shackles not be "floating" and not against the frame?

03-18-2014, 08:36 AM	#2
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: 49 F1 front springs Are the bottoms of the shackles pointing towards the front of the truck? It is possible to install with the bottoms facing towards the back and then they will bind against the frame. If they are angled forward it seems the springs would have to be to long to hit the frame. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

03-18-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
tanner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 82	Re: 49 F1 front springs Yes, the shackles are angled towards the front and are actually hitting the frame. I am afraid the new springs do not have enough arch. I replaced the old springs for this same reason, trying to get the front of the spring to "float" and have a better ride.

03-18-2014, 10:21 AM	#4
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: 49 F1 front springs My springs a pretty worn out but still have at least an inch before hitting the frame. Do you have any pictures? __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

03-18-2014, 12:22 PM	#5
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: 49 F1 front springs Sounds like a problem with the springs being too weak to me.

03-18-2014, 12:24 PM	#6
tanner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 82	Re: 49 F1 front springs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I will get some photos tonight. Thanks for your imput.