Re: lowering question
Here is what the Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook, Vol. I says: for 28/29 the height of the car in the front, with tires fully inflated, should be 18 11/16 +/- 1/2 inches from the ground to the CENTER of the front bumper (so I was wrong). The spring eye should have a minimum of 1/4 inch clearance to the axle. Check the shackles and bushings too. The book has instructions on how to re arc the springs.
The book says that the rear springs for all sedans should have 10 leaves. The Service Bulletins has more information on the springs. The book does not give ground height information for the rear but I would just compare with other cars in your club or local area.
I just checked the height of the rear of my 30 Fordor and it is 18 inches to the center of the rear bumpers. So I would guess that the center of the bumpers to the ground should be the same front and back +/- 1/2 inch or so.
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