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Technical model a rear spring

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by richard crow, Nov 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM.

  1. richard crow
    Joined: Feb 6, 2006
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    richard crow
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    how maney leaves can i remove and have a decent ride
     
  2. wuga
    Joined: Sep 21, 2008
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    wuga
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    What model do you have and how many leaves currently? Front or rear? You will never truly get a decent ride.
    Warren
     
  3. richard crow
    Joined: Feb 6, 2006
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    richard crow
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    its a coupe & i am asking about the rear spring
     
  4. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    Tim
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    from KCMO

    You can probably get by with 7 total. Each pack/car is different but it’s a starting spot
     
  5. 05snopro440
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    Didn't coupes only have 8 to start with? Tudors had 10, roadsters had 7.
     
  6. '29 Gizmo
    Joined: Nov 6, 2022
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    '29 Gizmo
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    from UK

    Depends entirely on what the body is.

    I took 3 out my RPU and it rides fine. But unladen the truck is very light at the back.

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  7. krylon32
    Joined: Jan 29, 2006
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    krylon32
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    from Nebraska

    I did a bones style ch***is for a customer for his steel Henry deuce 3 window and used a worn out original A spring and I think he left all 10 leaves. Rides good.
     
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