Size specs for Front Tapered Leaf Spring - MTFCA Forum

Post by SurveyKing » Sat Jul 25, 1:42 pm

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Does anyone have any specifications of the length of each leaf for the Front Tapered spring on the - seven leaf springs? In searching for extra leaves, I am finding no consistency. The measurements I have on my Touring (not sure if original) are as follows, measuring in a straight line from outside to outside:

1st = 33 1/4 main leaf
2nd = 31 1/2 not tapered
3rd = 28 1/4 tapered
4th = 25 1/4 curled eye
5th = 21 1/4 tapered
6th = 16 3/4 tapered
7th = 12 1/2 tapered

Maybe there were various manufacturers making at different times, but Ford should have had specs on them, I am guessing.

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