| johnpoly | -- 01-06-2011 @ 9:44 AM |
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My '36 Cabriolet sags about one inch at the left rear of the car. I measured from the bottom of the two rear fenders to determine how much of a difference there is. What can I do to correct this unsightly condition?
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| supereal | -- 01-06-2011 @ 10:17 AM |
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Most old Fords show some sag in one direction or the others. Usually, it is due to either a broken spring leaf, or fatigue of the spring material. Often the problem can be remedied by turning the spring end for end. While you have the spring out from under the car, it can be disassembled to see if any of the leaves are cracked or broken. Almost always, it isn't possible to determine this with the spring still together. Using a couple of big "C" clamps, we remove the center tie bolt, then gradually release the tension. Reassembly is done in reverse order. New tie bolts are long enough to permit this. When you have the spring apart, look carefully at the places where the leaves join each other. If you see any worn "pits", they should be ground flat to prevent the leaves from hanging up. Old springs can be re-arched, but often it is less expensive to just replace them.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 01-06-2011 @ 1:05 PM |
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ALSO just to be sure , check the front spring first, a little low in the back, check to opposite side in the front for any sag, measure the height of the front also.make sure it is even, The original rear spring were tough,and give very little problems, but one in a while they do break leaves, it all depends how the car was used and who used it, my 3 cents worth 37RAGTOPMAN an KEEP on FORDIN,,,!!
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| supereal | -- 01-07-2011 @ 10:13 AM |
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After 75 years, MY rear end is sagging, too!
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