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Title: Rear leaf springs
Post by: Raven Rider on 2014-12-08 10:16
Just installed new leaf springs from Mcveigh's Truck Springs and they are really nice now no more bottoming out and the car sets 2"+ inches higher with a nice little hot rod rake.
Title: Re: Rear leaf springs
Post by: lalessi1 on 2014-12-08 10:51
Did they come with bushings?
Title: Re: Rear leaf springs
Post by: Raven Rider on 2014-12-08 11:41
Yes they come with 4 but you will need 8 so I had them add 4 more.  Very nice company to deal with.  BTW the forward bolt is a pain in the arse.  My frame was so packed with ancient dirt I could not detect the nut in the inside of the frame rail.  It took me all day for this job but I thought would take 2-3 hours but I'm old and getting up and down from the ground working on my back took a toll on me. I'm glad it is done.
Title: Re: Rear leaf springs
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2014-12-08 11:42
Sounds good Jerry...I'm anxious to see it.
PS: you box of stuff is in Buckeye now.
Title: Re: Rear leaf springs
Post by: hiball3985 on 2014-12-08 13:46
Quote from: Raven Rider on 2014-12-08 11:41
Yes they come with 4 but you will need 8 so I had them add 4 more.  Very nice company to deal with.  BTW the forward bolt is a pain in the arse.  My frame was so packed with ancient dirt I could not detect the nut in the inside of the frame rail.  It took me all day for this job but I thought would take 2-3 hours but I'm old and getting up and down from the ground working on my back took a toll on me. I'm glad it is done.
I know how you feel, I'm getting too old for this too. I had to pull mine twice, the Chinese rubber in the front eye lasted about six months.. Then there was the trans swap and rear end swap  :005:
Title: Re: Rear leaf springs
Post by: Raven Rider on 2014-12-08 15:44
Thanks Rich I will try to get it this coming week end if they are available and I get the call.