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Old 10-17-2019, 04:23 PM   #1
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Default -37 Ford Drag Racing Leaf Springs

Hey folks!

Have any of you guys mounted(found) leaf springs suitable for the strip on a 35-40 Ford?
I’m desperately trying to find an alternative without completely having to change the wheelbase.
My current setup is a set of composite mono leafs on a 9”. I think Speedway sold these in a kit a while back.

Thanks/ Lenny
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Old 10-17-2019, 04:46 PM   #2
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Default Re: -37 Ford Drag Racing Leaf Springs

Don't know about Sweden, but here in the U.S. any spring shop can custom make you a spring. The last one I had made was $20 I think (that was just the main leaf). Are you looking for a non-original spring to use, such as something off of a later vehicle?
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Old 10-17-2019, 11:49 PM   #3
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We’ve got one(!) shop that still makes custom leafs, that’s my backup plan!
Yeah exactly I’m looking for later models with similar spring lengths and mounts so I don’t have to fabricate springs/mounts/traction bars/bushings.
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Old 10-18-2019, 12:05 AM   #4
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Swedish drag strip! I’d love to see videos of the races!
I think given where you are, custom springs are your best bet.
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Old 10-18-2019, 08:39 AM   #5
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Default Re: -37 Ford Drag Racing Leaf Springs

Dodge straight axle front springs is what chassis engineering based there Kits on
But I found the stock ones have way to much arch
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Old 10-18-2019, 12:56 PM   #6
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Dodge straight axle front springs is what chassis engineering based there Kits on
But I found the stock ones have way to much arch
Great to know, that might turn out useful!
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Old 10-18-2019, 12:58 PM   #7
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Swedish drag strip! I’d love to see videos of the races!
I think given where you are, custom springs are your best bet.
Haha, looks just the same over here. Just a s little shorter season.
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