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  1. 07-29-2004 06:19 PM #1
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    Leaf Springs, Question

     



    I got a 39 Chevy Sedan an I bought C. E. rear leaf springs. I don't see no way to make the springs parallel front to back without
    the bracket hanging off at least 1 1/2 '' per side. Is this normal or do I have another problem. Do they have to be parallel front to rear.
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  3. 07-29-2004 07:07 PM #2
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    Leaf springs do not have to be parallel to each other. A lot of vehicles come from the factory that way.
    The frame I am working on now is a 48 chev trk & the frame is wider at the rear spring hanger than the front hanger.
    Good luck !
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    Thanks, Don
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    While Don is absolutely correct, if it were me I'd call CE and double check.
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