Leaf Spring Suspsension - 1964 Valiant
Leaf spring shackle (passenger side rear) touches the trunk floor. Memory arch appears to be maintained. Yes, shackle bushing appear to be old and cracked. Yes, springs appear to be painted over rust. Allegedly, the previous owner had rebuilt springs installed. Lifted and supported the body, replaced the shackle and then and set the car down. Everything looked fine until I moved it. The spring returned to its memory arch and the shackle touches the floor.
Still under investigation - preparing to remove the entire rear axle and suspension to examine the springs closer. I plan to rebuild and clean it up anyway. Will update when I know more.
Leaf spring shackle (passenger side rear) touches the trunk floor. Memory arch appears to be maintained. Yes, shackle bushing appear to be old and cracked. Yes, springs appear to be painted over rust. Allegedly, the previous owner had rebuilt springs installed. Lifted and supported the body, replaced the shackle and then and set the car down. Everything looked fine until I moved it. The spring returned to its memory arch and the shackle touches the floor.
Still under investigation - preparing to remove the entire rear axle and suspension to examine the springs closer. I plan to rebuild and clean it up anyway. Will update when I know more.
