Rear Spring Identification

CamMan · Post by **CamMan** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:20 pm

Is there an easy way to identify whether this spring is 26/7 or earlier. Maybe by the height? If so, what is the height in each case?

Post by **Mark Nunn** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:38 pm

Check the Encyclopedia. Go to the "Springs" section for year by year changes.

https://www.mtfca.com/model_t_encyclopedia/s-t/

CamMan · Post by **CamMan** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:50 pm

Could find no info there on how to identify. It doesn't even state there was a difference in shape.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:01 pm

The parts book lists the same spring from '22 to '27. Perhaps the only difference is in the perches.
Rich

Post by **RajoRacer** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:51 pm

And the number of leaves.

Post by **Mark Nunn** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:01 pm

According to the encyclopedia, 8-leaf, non-tapered, rear with the main drilled for oilers was the same from 18-27.

Post by **Mark Nunn** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:04 pm

The leaf count varied by body style but shape did not. UK cars were lower and might have a different shape.

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:13 pm

And even if there was a difference when new, 100 years of rebounding will have made that difference hardly discernible.

Allan from down under.

Post by **Original Smith** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:20 am

Pay attention to what Steve says! The sedans, and pickups use a 9 leaf rear spring.

CamMan · Post by **CamMan** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:25 am

My apology. I was thrown off by some of the parts catalogs that suggests there was a difference.

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