Thread: ?about springs

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I'm in process (for several years now ) of building a model a coupe. My question is about the front spring setup. I bought a '46 to '48 front axle for the spindles however I am thinking about using the axle. However, I want a spring over axle like a model a with split wishbones (also model a) not spring in front. Will the stock size '46 spring work with spring perches through the axle? Specifically the one Speedway sells that lowers it 3".

In order to use spring over axle style perches the eyelet center/center measurement of the spring has to be ~5" narrower than the perch bolt hole center/center measurement. I don't have time to look it up right now, but my memory tells me that the stock '42-48 measures about the same as the perch holes.

I guess I should have asked what width is a '46 spring? If it is still 1 3/4" then it should work. it has to clear the stock crossmember replacement on my frame

Okay, does anyone know how wide a '46 to '48 front spring is?