BE 1/4 ellipitical leaf springs

[198686d]

Gentlemen:

Over a month ago I posted questions about springs/shocks on my 61 BE (Frame off restoration in 90 and springs were replaced then).

Now they are shot: bottoms out over minimal surface irregularities. Had them checked at St. Louis Spring who specializes in forging new springs. 40 yr. employee there checked and they are actually bent down at connecting points.

So.......I am going to purchase the Moss Mtrs. replacement rally springs that comes with 10 leaves. I don't rally, I cruise. Some of you suggested that I remove 2 of the 10 leafs when I replace. What is the consensus.

And yes, I know that if the shocks are bad, I should send them to Peter Caldwell.

Appreciate your advice and experience.

dave

 

[GeeBee1]

Dave;

Yank em out, I did three, but two are probably what you want - 1 & 3 or 2 & 4.

 

[198686d]

GeeBee1: You're reliable and logical...two rare traits indeed.

thanks,

dave

 

[Gray_Cat]

Just curious - is there a problem with the Moss rally springs is you do not pull out 2 of the leafs?
Roy

 

[GeeBee1]

The Moss rally springs are way to tight!

I had spoken to Tom @ Speedwell and he suggested removing leaves from the stock springs. If you look back through Sprinzel's writings he loosened them up as well in the rear. So the original springs were tighter then what was the preferences over forty - almost fifty years ago.

So why Moss would source out for a stiffer spring is beyond my limited comprehension.

Bear in mind though that they can be softened, also getting a wedge kit from Summit will make it easier to get the rear nice and even.

Edit: Just for notes, I also placed spacers below my springs to lower the rear and installed a panhard bar.

In the front I lowered it by 7/8ths of an inch (using spacers). The Trunnion bushings are the offset ones that Moss also sells. I have a nuetral camber in the front now.

The next thing that I am looking at is installing wheel spacers from winners circle, in the back so that it has the same track as the front.

And I apologize in advance if I have not spoken kindly of any vendor, the fact that they support our interests is very commendable.