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jeepguy1948 · 03-07-2022, 12:00 PM

I see and hear all the time about "reversing the eye of the spring? Now, I know what it means, and I know what it looks like. What I don't know is can I do this myself (with Mapp gas that's all I have)? I always thought that would ruin the temper. Yes? No?

Jim Brierley · 03-07-2022, 01:05 PM

I don't do that on rear springs, it makes it very difficult to reinstall. I recommend removing leaves to lower the rear of the car. Keep the top leaf in place because it is contoured to fit into the crossmember. Remove every-other leaf. I removed 3 on my tudor, and like the way it sits.

bruceincam · 03-07-2022, 01:30 PM

You can buy a reverse eye spring ---- ~$250 or so. If you want one, buy one ---- lots easier than making one.

Bob C · 03-07-2022, 02:44 PM

Here's a link to a video on reversing a Model A rear spring eye.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx616u1w6sQ

zzlegend · 03-07-2022, 09:51 PM

Or you can install it very simply with some square tubing.

jeepguy1948 · 03-07-2022, 10:28 PM

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That's a great tip ZZ!

jeepguy1948 · 03-07-2022, 10:31 PM

As far a $250, well I have had a reverse eye spring on back order for 2 months and have been given no indication as to when to expect it. But then there's the $250 + shipping + tax here in WA, it adds up in a hurry. Mostly it's the back order thing that has me considering any options I might have.

Step-down · 03-08-2022, 06:36 AM

Did you try A Spring

Colonial coupe · 03-08-2022, 06:57 AM

Check with Posies in Pennsylvania.

Chris Haynes · 03-08-2022, 02:06 PM

http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/...-rear-springs/

jeepguy1948 · 03-08-2022, 11:45 PM

FYI Posie's is where it's backordered.

Bob C · 03-09-2022, 10:58 AM

May be check out these guys, they show a main leaf for $150.
https://www.millworkshotrod.com/prod...ring-1928-1931

katy · 03-09-2022, 11:14 AM

ZZZlegend, what year is that coupe in your 2nd picture?

Nosetime · 03-09-2022, 02:50 PM

Millworks for reverse eye.

PeteVS · 03-09-2022, 06:47 PM

Take the main leaf and set on a concrete floor. Take a piece of chalk and trace the curvature on the floor. Now, by whatever means work, recurve that leaf until it matches the curvature but with the eyes on the other side. You don't want to use heat doing this. If you have a spring shop in your neck of the woods, they should be able to do this for you.

larrys40 · 03-10-2022, 10:37 PM

I would strongly oppose it . There’s really no good reason. A lot harder to use a spring spreader properly ( I saw the clamp idea) . If you want to build a street rod so it. But for a Stock rear and axle I don’t see the point or logic.
And no, you can’t use a map gas torch to do it.

03-07-2022, 12:00 PM	#1
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Rear Spring Reverse Eye? I see and hear all the time about "reversing the eye of the spring? Now, I know what it means, and I know what it looks like. What I don't know is can I do this myself (with Mapp gas that's all I have)? I always thought that would ruin the temper. Yes? No?

03-07-2022, 01:05 PM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,087	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? I don't do that on rear springs, it makes it very difficult to reinstall. I recommend removing leaves to lower the rear of the car. Keep the top leaf in place because it is contoured to fit into the crossmember. Remove every-other leaf. I removed 3 on my tudor, and like the way it sits.

03-07-2022, 01:30 PM	#3
bruceincam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 167	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? You can buy a reverse eye spring ---- ~$250 or so. If you want one, buy one ---- lots easier than making one.

03-07-2022, 02:44 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,749	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? Here's a link to a video on reversing a Model A rear spring eye. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx616u1w6sQ

03-07-2022, 10:28 PM	#6
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's a great tip ZZ!

03-07-2022, 10:31 PM	#7
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? As far a $250, well I have had a reverse eye spring on back order for 2 months and have been given no indication as to when to expect it. But then there's the $250 + shipping + tax here in WA, it adds up in a hurry. Mostly it's the back order thing that has me considering any options I might have.

03-08-2022, 06:57 AM	#9
Colonial coupe Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Southeast Virginia Posts: 42	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? Check with Posies in Pennsylvania.

03-08-2022, 02:06 PM	#10
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/...-rear-springs/ __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

03-08-2022, 11:45 PM	#11
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 720	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? FYI Posie's is where it's backordered.

03-09-2022, 10:58 AM	#12
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,749	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? May be check out these guys, they show a main leaf for $150. https://www.millworkshotrod.com/prod...ring-1928-1931

03-09-2022, 11:14 AM	#13
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,043	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? ZZZlegend, what year is that coupe in your 2nd picture? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

03-09-2022, 02:50 PM	#14
Nosetime Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Huntington Beach, Calif Posts: 330	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? Millworks for reverse eye.

03-09-2022, 06:47 PM	#15
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? Take the main leaf and set on a concrete floor. Take a piece of chalk and trace the curvature on the floor. Now, by whatever means work, recurve that leaf until it matches the curvature but with the eyes on the other side. You don't want to use heat doing this. If you have a spring shop in your neck of the woods, they should be able to do this for you. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

03-10-2022, 10:37 PM	#16
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye? I would strongly oppose it . There’s really no good reason. A lot harder to use a spring spreader properly ( I saw the clamp idea) . If you want to build a street rod so it. But for a Stock rear and axle I don’t see the point or logic. And no, you can’t use a map gas torch to do it. Last edited by larrys40; 03-12-2022 at 11:01 PM.