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Re: Re-arching leaf springs

To: eabb@loc.gov
Subject: Re: Re-arching leaf springs
From: tjhiggin@mapapp1.iss.ingr.com (T.J. Higgins)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:07:27 -0600 (CST)
Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:
> Since I have to renew the rubber bushings in the "eyes" of the leaf
> springs on my Singer Roadster, I thought I would have the springs
> "re-Arched" in the rear to remedy the sagging.  The leaves in the rear
> are underslung, with the axle being above the leaf spring.
> 
> Has anyone had this procedure done, and if so, were they happy with the
> results?  Any special instructions to the shop doing it? 


This subject comes up all the time on the Jensen list.  Interceptors 
are notorious for sagging in the rear.  Take a look at
http://home.hiwaay.net/~tjhiggin/hwystar/rearsag.html to see how I
dealt with the issue cheaply and easily.

-- 
T.J. Higgins
Huntsville, AL






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