Re: IML: New, Rear Leaf Springs

["imperialman" <imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree..
The leafs were re-arced on my 67 three yeaars ago and are still holding up 
great (pun intended.)
    Clay Smith
60 Custom
67 Crown Coupe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Hogg" <luxoliner@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: IML: New, Rear Leaf Springs


> I'd have to say, not if it is done correctly.  To re-arc a spring, the
> spring must be bent well past the correct position and then bent back 
> again
> to the proper arc.  It's hard to explain but it can be very effective if
> done properly.  YMMV
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <FltSgt@xxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 7:58 AM
> Subject: IML: New, Rear Leaf Springs
>
>
> Jim
>
> To re-arc an old spring is the same as a heavy guy who straightens up his
> belt.  After a short walk, everything is back to where it was.
>
> Get a set of new Spgs please.
>
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