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P.S. · 06-09-2013, 09:57 PM

Possible "non surgical" solution to the Model A leaning problem.

The 31 Tudor used to always lean to the driver's side. I read on FB about replacing the springs, re-arcing the springs, turning the springs around, etc. to try and relieve the "lean".

About 8 months ago, I gave this some serious thought. What causes the lean? Figured, more weight on the driver's side of the car, then being left parked that way after getting out, and eventually, the springs take a set. So, with nothing to lose, I decided to attempt to "re-train" the springs on the Tudor and see what happened. Every time I got out of the car, I either went around to the passenger's side and stood on the running board, or just pushed up on the door frame on the driver's door before closing it. Even when just parking in a parking lot to run into the store real quick, I always left the car leaning to the passenger's side when unattended.

I am happy to report, this has worked. The car now sits perfectly level unless coaxed otherwise. No spring replacements or modifications necessary. Just a good memory and persistence and patience.

06-09-2013, 09:57 PM	#1
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,696	Possible "non surgical" solution to the Model A leaning problem. Possible "non surgical" solution to the Model A leaning problem. The 31 Tudor used to always lean to the driver's side. I read on FB about replacing the springs, re-arcing the springs, turning the springs around, etc. to try and relieve the "lean". About 8 months ago, I gave this some serious thought. What causes the lean? Figured, more weight on the driver's side of the car, then being left parked that way after getting out, and eventually, the springs take a set. So, with nothing to lose, I decided to attempt to "re-train" the springs on the Tudor and see what happened. Every time I got out of the car, I either went around to the passenger's side and stood on the running board, or just pushed up on the door frame on the driver's door before closing it. Even when just parking in a parking lot to run into the store real quick, I always left the car leaning to the passenger's side when unattended. I am happy to report, this has worked. The car now sits perfectly level unless coaxed otherwise. No spring replacements or modifications necessary. Just a good memory and persistence and patience.