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hotrodpodo · 10-27-2011, 08:02 PM

Hi fellas! I need to know the length of a '40 front spring, eyelet to eyelet on center.

Thanks!

TJ · 10-27-2011, 08:19 PM

Do you want the measurement loaded or unloaded?

hotrodpodo · 10-27-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ

Do you want the measurement loaded or unloaded?

Unloaded.

TJ · 10-28-2011, 09:00 AM

Here's the measurements that I have on an unloaded spring. I have two 40 main leafs and both measure 39 1/4 ctr. to ctr. When you stack the leafs and pull them down with the center bolt the eyes pull inward a little. I suspect that 39 inches(or a little less) may be a true measurement on a fully assembled unloaded spring.

19Fordy · 10-28-2011, 09:06 AM

I installed a Posie reversed eye spring in my 40 Ford and they called it a "39 inch spring" as suggested by TJ.

hotrodpodo · 10-28-2011, 04:38 PM

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Thanks fellas!

10-27-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
hotrodpodo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hebron, IN. Posts: 9	1940 Ford spring dimensions... Hi fellas! I need to know the length of a '40 front spring, eyelet to eyelet on center. Thanks! __________________ www.DansHotRodPhoto.com Dedicated to Traditional Hot Rods & Customs.....

10-27-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1940 Ford spring dimensions... Do you want the measurement loaded or unloaded?

10-28-2011, 09:00 AM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1940 Ford spring dimensions... Here's the measurements that I have on an unloaded spring. I have two 40 main leafs and both measure 39 1/4 ctr. to ctr. When you stack the leafs and pull them down with the center bolt the eyes pull inward a little. I suspect that 39 inches(or a little less) may be a true measurement on a fully assembled unloaded spring.

10-28-2011, 09:06 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 1940 Ford spring dimensions... I installed a Posie reversed eye spring in my 40 Ford and they called it a "39 inch spring" as suggested by TJ.

10-28-2011, 04:38 PM	#6
hotrodpodo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hebron, IN. Posts: 9	Re: 1940 Ford spring dimensions... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks fellas! __________________ www.DansHotRodPhoto.com Dedicated to Traditional Hot Rods & Customs.....