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JSeery · 01-24-2016, 11:38 PM

You shouldn't need a spring spreader on that year of car, the spring is not under the tension earlier years are. That is the reason for the pan bars. Need to unload the spring by supporting the weight of the car on jack stands (or similar).

Chappy · 03-06-2016, 10:03 AM

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...g-eyes.225377/

JSeery · 03-06-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...g-eyes.225377/

The prices quoted in this link seem out of line. I had a front spring shortened and the ends re-rolled for $20 a year ago. They would make a new spring for the same price.

scrapiron · 03-06-2016, 02:40 PM

As said, long shackles. A 4 inch shackle drops about 2 inches, looks good, IMO
A longer shackle can effect the handling,,,,depending on how you drive and the type of roads you're on.

01-24-2016, 11:38 PM	#21
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 48 coupe- what else do you need besides the dropped axle You shouldn't need a spring spreader on that year of car, the spring is not under the tension earlier years are. That is the reason for the pan bars. Need to unload the spring by supporting the weight of the car on jack stands (or similar).

03-06-2016, 10:03 AM	#22
Chappy Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 55	Re: 48 coupe- what else do you need besides the dropped axle http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...g-eyes.225377/

03-06-2016, 02:40 PM	#24
scrapiron Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Independence, VA Posts: 423	Re: 48 coupe- what else do you need besides the dropped axle As said, long shackles. A 4 inch shackle drops about 2 inches, looks good, IMO A longer shackle can effect the handling,,,,depending on how you drive and the type of roads you're on.