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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

I dont have the blocks anymore. I replaced them with 4" drop springs
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

I know it. I'm not a huge fan of shims. At the same time if I'm cutting the perches off I may just go ahead and do the axle swap while I'm at it so I only have to do it once
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

Yes sir, I've watched all those videos and a ton more haha.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

The tire comes off with room to spare. I took the bottom two leaves out and the spring is now sitting completely flat. It's a little lower than it was with all 7 leaves but still not as low as it was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

The new springs are in and I can get the tire on and off no problem. What is a problem is that the car sits almost 2.5" higher than it did. How much do leaves settle, how long does it usually take...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

I was thinking the same thing but I'll call Jamco just to confirm. I was under there spraying the shackle nuts and the front eye bolt nut with Kroil last night and I don't think a wrench is going to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2022, 12:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

That's how they are made, I didn't have any input in that. Also I've been working with Fatman back and forth trying to get these dropped uprights sorted so I haven't put any though into the springs
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

I'm finally in the process of swapping springs. Quick question though, does the reverse eye go on the shackle end or the frame end, and does it negate the need for degree wedges? Of course I can cut...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

I was thinking about bagging the rear, and still may at some point. It just depends how low I can get it and still get that wheel off. I dont need to be super low, I just want my Foxcraft skirts to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-28-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

Quick edit...
I decided I'm going to use my factory main leaf on the new spring pack so it'll be the same overall length and should hang down just as far as stock. I may cut the eyes off their main...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

I got the measurements back from St Louis Spring. Their main leaf is about an inch and a half shorter than the factory leaf. I'm hoping that even if it doesn't drop down as far as the factory Spring...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

Does the spring/axle hang down the same amount as the factory spring did? Gambino customs is a company that sells suspension parts for pre 60s cars
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

Thank you sir. You posted your response as I was posting my last response. So you have the 4" drop springs? Do they droop down far enough to easily remove the tire? I'm going to get a Gambino notch...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Re: Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

That's exactly why I want to find out if drop springs are the same length as stock springs just de-arched. Of course with no block the tires are easy to remove. If I can get the same 4" drop and have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By CJStefan
Shoebox drop leaf springs with blocks

So I put 4" lowering blocks on my '49 Club Coupe but I want it to come down about another 3". The problem is with the 4" blocks and stock springs, getting the 205/75s on was a huge pain in the butt....
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