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Technical Front springs model a

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by David Knapp, Jun 25, 2018.

  1. David Knapp
    Joined: May 16, 2014
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    Looking for a better ride for my 31 ford .I have Qa1 shocks on the front using the original springs with my set up ,its still a very bumpy ride I was told if I remove one leaf it will give my shocks a opportunity to work like they are meant to ,big question is witch leaf to take out ? Or does it matter which leaf to take out.
     
  2. Model A Gomez
    Joined: Aug 26, 2006
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    I usually try to take out several leaves, you will need to make a spacer to take up the room in the crossmember so the u bolts will tighten up on the spring. While you have the spring apart you should bevel the ends of the spring on the bottom so they will slide better, I also put a light coat of grease between the leaves.
     
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  3. Street Is Neat
    Joined: Oct 11, 2011
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    I bougth rev. Eye main springs from "A spring "in Hartford Ct. Polished and grease . I took out number 3 and 5 .
     
  4. David Knapp
    Joined: May 16, 2014
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    Thanks for the reply will give it a shot .
     
  5. David Knapp
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    Thanks for the reply .
     
  6. sdluck
    Joined: Sep 19, 2006
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    How many leaf are there in your spring,what motor and trans are in it,
     
  7. 1946caddy
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    Size tires and air pressure? Is your shock setup correct for the weight of your car?
     
  8. sdluck
    Joined: Sep 19, 2006
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    More info please
     
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  9. sdluck
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    sdluck
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    This has been covered many times.
     

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