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GALLAWAYTX · 06-27-2013, 05:13 PM

This is my first posting & am not sure I am doing things right, but here goes. I've got a '29 Tudor frame-off restoration (I am told) with less than 1,000 miles on it that does not sit level.

Measuring from the floor to the bottom of the front bumper is 15" on driver's side front & 17" on passenger side. Rear is 15-1/2" driver's side and 17-1/2"on passenger side. Does this mean that I have problems with one or both springs. What can I do to remedy this?

1931 flamingo · 06-27-2013, 05:36 PM

Try tightening the U-bolts that hold the springs to the frame. Loosen the driver's side and tighten the passenger's side equal amounts. Also before doing this try to see if the spring bolt (runs thru the leaves) is in the hole in the frame.
Others might say new springs or change the spring side to side.
Try tightening/loosening first.
Get a heavy passenger

Welcome to the FordBarn.
paul in CT

Duffy1 · 06-28-2013, 03:10 PM

Do a search .Someone had a simple fix for this ,which I can not remember .CRS set in .

tomwhi · 06-28-2013, 04:52 PM

loosen U clamps on rear and tap spring about 1/4 inch to the side that is lower. then tighten clamps up and check with tape again.

Bob C · 06-28-2013, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomwhi

loosen U clamps on rear and tap spring about 1/4 inch to the side that is lower. then tighten clamps up and check with tape again.

If the head of the spring center bolt is in the hole in the cross member
the spring shouldn't move.

Bob

Dick Webber · 06-28-2013, 09:34 PM

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My 29 tudor leans also. Years ago I fixed the center spring bolts which helped, but not a complete fix. I suspect a bent frame.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 06-28-2013, 10:38 PM

Measure the frame to floor, to make sure your bumper brackets aren't part of the problem.

06-27-2013, 05:13 PM	#1
GALLAWAYTX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1	'29 Tudor not level - Help! This is my first posting & am not sure I am doing things right, but here goes. I've got a '29 Tudor frame-off restoration (I am told) with less than 1,000 miles on it that does not sit level. Measuring from the floor to the bottom of the front bumper is 15" on driver's side front & 17" on passenger side. Rear is 15-1/2" driver's side and 17-1/2"on passenger side. Does this mean that I have problems with one or both springs. What can I do to remedy this?

06-27-2013, 05:36 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: '29 Tudor not level - Help! Try tightening the U-bolts that hold the springs to the frame. Loosen the driver's side and tighten the passenger's side equal amounts. Also before doing this try to see if the spring bolt (runs thru the leaves) is in the hole in the frame. Others might say new springs or change the spring side to side. Try tightening/loosening first. Get a heavy passenger Welcome to the FordBarn. paul in CT

06-28-2013, 03:10 PM	#3
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: '29 Tudor not level - Help! Do a search .Someone had a simple fix for this ,which I can not remember .CRS set in .

06-28-2013, 04:52 PM	#4
tomwhi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 29	Re: '29 Tudor not level - Help! loosen U clamps on rear and tap spring about 1/4 inch to the side that is lower. then tighten clamps up and check with tape again.

06-28-2013, 09:34 PM	#6
Dick Webber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bowling Green KY Posts: 337	Re: '29 Tudor not level - Help! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My 29 tudor leans also. Years ago I fixed the center spring bolts which helped, but not a complete fix. I suspect a bent frame.

06-28-2013, 10:38 PM	#7
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: '29 Tudor not level - Help! Measure the frame to floor, to make sure your bumper brackets aren't part of the problem.