I get the feeling that the leaf springs in my '24 Touring are tired, but how can I tell for sure, or is it even that common?
I installed new shackles and bushings, and I was able to use a large pair of Channellocks to pull the spring into position and put the shackle in. However, on my friend's T, also a '24 Touring, that method did not work. The springs seemed to be much stiffer. Also, on mine, it is very difficult to get to the spring oilers, as when the car is at rest, the spring oilers sit almost directly below the perches. My friend's T does not have that problem, and they sit at just a slightly lower level, as though the spring is pulling them inward with more force.
I'm pretty sure that my front spring is an aftermarket spring purchased back in the day, but the rear is stock, and both have the same issue with the spring oilers.
I dont know about your lazy springs but the way I
inatall the shackles
is to place a piece of 1x2 x 6 piece of wood on top of the axle and under the spring end then jack up the axle until the shackle slides in This spreads the springs apart for easy
installation
Could have the later 26/27 springs that had the lower arch, provided you are talking about the front ones. Have fun, KB
I wish I could take pictures, but the car is stored over 100 miles away from here.
Oh well!
If the oilers are sitting below the perches the springs are not as strong as they were when they were new. I have seen several cars like this. I don't think this necessarily means they are shot. As long as the springs don't bottom out on the perches or backing plates as you go down the road you're probably fine. Of course it would not hurt to install better springs.
Stephen
Used to be that you could take your springs to the local spring shop and get them re-arced. Don't know if they still do that nowadays.
In our area you can have it done, but its sent to canada and you need to decide if you can live with out an arm and a leg. Its better to try and find a good used one.
Bob
You can re-arc them yourself leaf by leaf if you have a sturdy vice and a piece of exhaust pipe that fits over the leafs to act as a lever when bending them back to their original shape.