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Back wheel rear spring
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:51 am
by Sandun
how to rear spring rebuild -how to rebending- seem to be the spring low tension- what is the theory for do it ?
Re: Back wheel rear spring
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:50 am
by MarkyB
A blacksmith should be able to reset rear springs for you.
Re: Back wheel rear spring
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:16 pm
by oddbod
Why do you think the rear spring is low tension,is it causing problems with Hitting the bottom of your car?
Re: Back wheel rear spring
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:56 pm
by bmcecosse
It would need to be removed, dismantled into individual leaves, then heated to red heat, bent to the new shape, and then quenched in cold oil (probably) to set the camber..... Quite a task - not exactly a home job, although I dare say there will be blacksmiths around you well up to the task. Note if the quenching is too severe (this is where the skill/knowledge comes in) - the spring leaves will be brittle and will SNAP...... Probably best to leave well alone unless you have a major problem?