leaf springs

ponyexpress289 · 05-06-2002, 11:21 PM

my leaf springs in the back of the rear wheels come to a 90* angle
is that suppose to be?
what happenes if i take the bolt holdong them in and puch it up to the top of the thing that holds it will it lower the car?
or stop it from going up and down at 120 mph????

thx alot

Gearhead999 · 05-07-2002, 07:38 PM

When you say going up and down. You need shocks to stop that.

I don't know what bolt you're talking about.
Is it the shackle bolt??

If it is, it should be in front of the shackle itself. If it has been pulled down it is usually to overcome a weak spring.
If you put it where it belongs it should lower the car.

Sounds like the springs might of seen better days.

Rev · 05-08-2002, 08:29 PM

I think he may have one of those "adjustable shackles" that are kind of long and have multiple "adjustment holes" in them to compensate for worn out springs. They are of only limited "band aid" use.

Get new leaf springs and shocks and new shackles to really address this problem. Look at what's avaiable to decide what you need for your intended use.

Check Mustangs Plus or Canadian Mustangs for availablity and advice. I got my suspension stuff from Mustang Plus in CA. They race vintage Mustangs and seem to know what they're doing.

Rev

05-06-2002, 11:21 PM	#1
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	leaf springs my leaf springs in the back of the rear wheels come to a 90* angle is that suppose to be? what happenes if i take the bolt holdong them in and puch it up to the top of the thing that holds it will it lower the car? or stop it from going up and down at 120 mph???? thx alot

05-07-2002, 07:38 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	When you say going up and down. You need shocks to stop that. I don't know what bolt you're talking about. Is it the shackle bolt?? If it is, it should be in front of the shackle itself. If it has been pulled down it is usually to overcome a weak spring. If you put it where it belongs it should lower the car. Sounds like the springs might of seen better days. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

05-08-2002, 08:29 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I think he may have one of those "adjustable shackles" that are kind of long and have multiple "adjustment holes" in them to compensate for worn out springs. They are of only limited "band aid" use. Get new leaf springs and shocks and new shackles to really address this problem. Look at what's avaiable to decide what you need for your intended use. Check Mustangs Plus or Canadian Mustangs for availablity and advice. I got my suspension stuff from Mustang Plus in CA. They race vintage Mustangs and seem to know what they're doing. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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