front spring shackle angle

[cranny]

Set up my front end today and notice that my spring shackles are a little flat.

I know 45 degrees is optimum, but was wondering if my set up will be ok?

 

[phillip-r-s]

Is the motor hoisted, or is all the weight on the plywood wheels? 45 with all the weight and or surprised the plywood is holding it.

 

[donsrods]

You've got way too many leaves in that spring. It was built to hold up something like a much heavier 48 Ford so it will ride like a rock unless you soften it up some. I would remove every other leaf after leaving the main leaf and the leaf next to that one. Start there and see how it sits and bounces.

I count about 12 leaves. Get it down to 6 or 7 and you will have a good start.

Don

 

[cranny]

Thanks for the replies. No the engine is not hoisted. All the weight of the motor in on the front spring.

I will get to removing some leafs and see how she sets.


Thanks again.