Rear Buggy Spring Question

[TEX-T]

I've got a transvese mounted Model T rear spring. I like the looks of it, but would like to raise the rear of the car about 2" higher. Would it be better to have the spring re-arched or put a spacer block between frame and spring? I am trying to avoid changing the axle brackets, but if necessary will do.
Thanks,
Tex-T

 

[Rick]

You need to direct this to Youngster.Hes the man with those springs

 

[Youngster]

tex...if you could post a pic i'm sure we could find a way to do what you are thinking about.

Ron

 

[donsrods]

My T settled down a bit after I started driving it so I put a couple of inch high spacer between the spring and crossmember. It did the trick.

Don

 

[butch27]

I machined a 2" spacer block with an arch to match the spring.

 

[TEX-T]

Here are some pics (hopefully) of my rear spring setup.
Any tips or ideas as to simplest way to raise a couple inches.
Thanks,
Tex-T

 

[TEX-T]

I thought about using a space block. I think I also need to shorten the spring a little. I think the shackles will be hanging straight down with all the weight on the car instead of 45 degrees like they should be. I really can't move the mount any further out on the axle. If I get the spring re-arched it should be a little shorter in length. I don't know how much height I will gain though.

 

[Youngster]

look in the tech articles for the spring mods on an A spring. how far apart are your axle mounts? you can somewhat tune the spring buy varying the length of the leaves.

Ron

 

[oldtman]

I used a lowering block and longer bolts about 40 years ago on one. you could make a curved spacer with top pin and bottom hole to match.