Home made spring shackles
I've never had luck, re-arching springs. But I've had great luck adding an axtra leaf or two!! Hit the local wrecking yard, and buy an old set. Or, even one side. Blow them apart, cut two about the same length on a cut-off saw, smooth in the corners, and you are set. Here is a picture of what I normally do when modifying A-100 springs for straight axle set-ups. I add two leafs, or one, depending on the engine of choice, take the spring pack apart, then cut 'em down, and insert them. It works great!! Never have to worry about a spring loosing its arch after a re-arch:
I've never had luck, re-arching springs. But I've had great luck adding an axtra leaf or two!! Hit the local wrecking yard, and buy an old set. Or, even one side. Blow them apart, cut two about the same length on a cut-off saw, smooth in the corners, and you are set. Here is a picture of what I normally do when modifying A-100 springs for straight axle set-ups. I add two leafs, or one, depending on the engine of choice, take the spring pack apart, then cut 'em down, and insert them. It works great!! Never have to worry about a spring loosing its arch after a re-arch: