| 4ford | -- 08-06-2012 @ 5:32 AM |
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Well the fun continues. Trying to set the tow in on my 41 coupe looking at the rear end it looks like its twisted sideways anyone know if this can or how this would happen and how do I fix it. Are the. Bars that hold it in place adjustable? One thing that comes to mind is when my son dropped it off to me and said lets fix this one up dad ! The brakes were froze up and he tried to drive it in the garage could that have twisted something? Hope you guys can help. Thanks. Mike
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| 40 Coupe | -- 08-06-2012 @ 5:59 AM |
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The center bolt in the spring, part of the grease fitting, has a square head on the cross member side. Make sure the square head is in the square hole in the cross member, You can look with a mirror. If not loosen the four nuts that clamp the bars on the bottom of the spring to the cross member and move the entire rear end one way or another so the hole and the bolt align and fall together.
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| alanwoodieman | -- 08-06-2012 @ 6:01 AM |
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look for bent arms, next-since the front of the rear attaches to the transmission, look at the rear trans mount and see if an ear of the mount is broken off, make sure the rear spring center bolt is set into the square hole in the crossmember and that the u-bolts are tight
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| supereal | -- 08-06-2012 @ 6:33 AM |
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Examine the spring to see if any leaves are out of place. If so, the center tie bolt is probably broken. It is the locked brakes that are not explained. Jack up the rear axle and back off the brake adjusters. If the wheels can be turned, see it either is bent, perhaps from sliding into a curb. Having had to repair several cars when my three kids were around, nothing surprises me.
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| 4ford | -- 08-06-2012 @ 6:50 AM |
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The brakes are not locked up now that's fixed. I have driven the car but it looks like the rear end is sideways. I will look at the bars to see if there bent they bolt to the driveshaft tube. The bolt you guys are referring to is the center bolt for the spring? It should be in a square hole? It looks like its about 1.5 inches off if I measure from the frount wheels back to each wheel in the rear. I will look at the stuff you guys talk about tonight and update. Again thanks a lot !!!
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| TomO | -- 08-06-2012 @ 8:34 AM |
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Drive straight through a puddle of water to see if the tracking is correct on the car. The rear tires should follow the front ones. Tom
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| supereal | -- 08-06-2012 @ 9:26 AM |
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Yes, the spring center bolt. Is, in fact, in the center of the spring! It is a special l bolt that usually holds a grease fitting. I prefer the solid bolt, as greasing the spring thru the bolt makes a mess, and really doesn't lube the spring where most of the wear occurs, at the ends of the leaves. If you need to replace the bolt, clean the leaves on both sides, put the bolt thru the center, and clamp the springs on both sides of the bolt to make tightening easier and safer. If you want to lube the spring, get a product called "Slip Plate" at a farm store and paint the leaves. It is a graphite solution, and will help reduce squeaks, but not attract dust as gooey grease doeS.
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| 4ford | -- 08-08-2012 @ 8:25 AM |
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Well the center bold looks like in good shape. I took some more measurements and all look good rearend to frame.. The bars look good the only thing that looks off and don't know if it's a big deal or not from the axel toob to the frame it's about 1/4----3/8 off ??? Is that an issue? Thanks guys
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| supereal | -- 08-08-2012 @ 10:16 AM |
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It is nearly impossible to check the spring center bolt without at least releasing the clips that hold the spring to the crossmember. The small difference is not critical, and be be from a slightly racked frame.
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