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Old 09-06-2010, 06:41 PM   #29
LeroyM
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Default Re: How To Lower The Model A The Old Fashion Way

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Originally Posted by Mike/Nebraska View Post
I wanted to do the same thing with my roadster. What I finally did was I got in touch with the guys from Eaton Spring Co. and told them what I wanted to do and asked if they could help. What they came up with was a new spring with three less leaves, the same tension of the stock Model A spring, and a three inch drop. It fit great and the car sits "right", I'm really pleased. It may not be the way they had to do it in the old days, but it worked for me.
Post a picture Mike if you can, lets see how it looks. The new 10 pack springs are very stiff and I think the Model A's are over sprung anyway for modern roads. Taking 3 leaves out of mine really made a difference in the ride quality.
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