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rundmt123 · 07-24-2016, 08:27 AM

In rebuilding the front end of a 1928, I found the original spring was shot. I purchased a new front spring from Snyders. It was the one they list as a show quality spring. I think they source it from A-Springs. Anyway, the total spring set is thicker top to bottom than the original. It fits in the cross member nicely, with the square bolt head up through the cross member, but I cannot get the castle nuts on the front clamp set up his enough by quite a bit to cotter pin it.

The bottom leaf spring shows more than the original did beneath the cross member and measurements confirm the spring is thicker. Short of finding another spring - and this one was expensive - anyone have any ideas on how to make it work so I can get the castle nuts on and pinned?

Thanks in advance!

Tom Wesenberg · 07-24-2016, 08:55 AM

I have not worked with these aftermarket springs.
Is the top leaf beveled on the sides so it fits fully to the top of the crossmember?

Steve Plucker · 07-24-2016, 09:03 AM

If they advertise "show quality spring" and it is thicker than the original, then IMO it is not a "show quality spring" and the using the original clamps will not work right.

Tom is right...the top spring leaf should be beveled on both sides. Look at your original spring to see what he was refering to. If that does not work...call Snyders to find out how to remidy the situation.

Pluck

V4F · 07-24-2016, 09:37 AM

send it back

rundmt123 · 07-24-2016, 10:47 AM

Thanks. The top spring is beveled. Made sure when I bought it. I will give Snyder's a call. Was hoping I was missing an easy solution.

Steve Plucker · 07-24-2016, 01:32 PM

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msmaron · 07-24-2016, 03:06 PM

have used these remade springs and they are very very good, key is to re do the bevel on the top spring, it will allow it to go up higher in the crossmember for the bolt to sit good. Try that first and it should make a difference

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-24-2016, 10:50 PM

Is it possible for you to let the car weight down on the spring, to make sure it's seating down properly into the crossmember. Are there different plates available, to accommodate THICKER springs????
Bill W.

07-24-2016, 08:27 AM	#1
rundmt123 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 34	Front Spring Fit Help In rebuilding the front end of a 1928, I found the original spring was shot. I purchased a new front spring from Snyders. It was the one they list as a show quality spring. I think they source it from A-Springs. Anyway, the total spring set is thicker top to bottom than the original. It fits in the cross member nicely, with the square bolt head up through the cross member, but I cannot get the castle nuts on the front clamp set up his enough by quite a bit to cotter pin it. The bottom leaf spring shows more than the original did beneath the cross member and measurements confirm the spring is thicker. Short of finding another spring - and this one was expensive - anyone have any ideas on how to make it work so I can get the castle nuts on and pinned? Thanks in advance!

07-24-2016, 08:55 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Front Spring Fit Help I have not worked with these aftermarket springs. Is the top leaf beveled on the sides so it fits fully to the top of the crossmember? Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 07-24-2016 at 09:07 AM.

07-24-2016, 09:03 AM	#3
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Front Spring Fit Help If they advertise "show quality spring" and it is thicker than the original, then IMO it is not a "show quality spring" and the using the original clamps will not work right. Tom is right...the top spring leaf should be beveled on both sides. Look at your original spring to see what he was refering to. If that does not work...call Snyders to find out how to remidy the situation. Pluck

07-24-2016, 09:37 AM	#4
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Front Spring Fit Help send it back __________________ V4f

07-24-2016, 10:47 AM	#5
rundmt123 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 34	Re: Front Spring Fit Help Thanks. The top spring is beveled. Made sure when I bought it. I will give Snyder's a call. Was hoping I was missing an easy solution.

07-24-2016, 01:32 PM	#6
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Front Spring Fit Help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is not the "easy" solution you want or need but the "correct" and "safest" solution! Pluck

07-24-2016, 03:06 PM	#7
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Front Spring Fit Help have used these remade springs and they are very very good, key is to re do the bevel on the top spring, it will allow it to go up higher in the crossmember for the bolt to sit good. Try that first and it should make a difference __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

07-24-2016, 10:50 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Front Spring Fit Help Is it possible for you to let the car weight down on the spring, to make sure it's seating down properly into the crossmember. Are there different plates available, to accommodate THICKER springs???? Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"