?? on leaf spring brackets

hi was wondering if on a leaf spring if the rear [loose ] brackets have to face rearwards or can they be attached in front of spring eye -- is there a certain angle needed .. thanks bob

 

Shackles. They are on the rear for a reason, many actually.
Angle, important, yes but it is not as important as on a transverse leaf.

 

Good stuff here:

http://www.afcoracing.com/tech_pages/leaf.shtml

http://www.wallaceracing.com/leafspringtraction.htm

 

on that spring ?? the front of spring has a solid bracket mounted to frame -- on the rear of spring , the bracket that swings for play , does it have to be mounted behind the spring eye ..... wouldn't there be enough
play for it to work if mounted in front .. thanks fury for answer

 

...look at some stock vehicles with the same set-up for suggestions.

 

All the one's I ever saw they were mounted behind. Maybe this helps