Ted Brown frt. suspension

[butch27]

Why did Ted use such a long spring and mount it WAY out to the axle with no real normal mounts?

 

[old round fart]

Longer spring gives softer ride.

 

[butch27]

Sounds like what I'm looking for on my new build

 

[volksnut]

Drove mine this past weekend, drives like a Cadillac...really it's that nice.

 

[fordsbyjay]

Any pictures of Ted's front end?

 

[Gerry]

 

[volksnut]

 

[Swampdog]

I am still not seeing how the end of the springs mount to the axle.

 

[volksnut]

 

[Swampdog]

Thanks.

 

[old round fart]

Never did understand how he delt with no shackle. I guess there is a slot in the spring or bracket.

 

[Hackerbilt]

Never did understand how he delt with no shackle. I guess there is a slot in the spring or bracket.

Nope...just a round hole.
With the spring flat at normal ride height there is hardly any deflection within normal axle movement so a little slop between the bolt, spring and axle mount is all thats needed and the bushings can handle it.
Mr Brown was a pretty sharp guy.

 

[butch27]

Do the small risers at the end of the tie rod cause flex or stress on the bolts?

 

[butch27]

What is the length of that spring??

 

[iajjpop]

I don't like the bolt idea , I think the shackle idea looks better . I think when you turn a corner the shackle would work better. By drilling a hole in spring , could weaken the the spring . ??? looks like it would be a firm ride . Would have to drive it to see what happens ?

 

[HenrysT]

Ted proved that it works with many miles, Think of how a sway bar is mounted to the A arm, single bolt with bushings.

 

[SRM1952]

Same as rear springs on Corvettes for many many years .

 

[old round fart]

Seems to me there was a long bolt between spring and rear end that could pivot.

 

[volksnut]

Ted proved that it works with many miles, Think of how a sway bar is mounted to the A arm, single bolt with bushings.

Yep over 200,000 miles and still running

 

[KAA]

Somewhere on here Ted explained why the long spring. Was a safety thing if I remember. Will try to find it.