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Is there a measurement for rear spring height? I have a 31 Phaeton and the rear springs have lost their tension. I have to get a reset. Stephen from the FS has no spec's for spring height although he sent a couple of images of a couple of '32's for a visual look. I thought I had seen somewhere, there is a measurement from the top of the tyre to the inside of the wheel arch.

Check with the spring works who will be doing the job they should have the specs for the springs when they are off the car.

Thanks Mark,
My guy up here doesn't have any spec's, but it does need raising at least 2".
Another question. How are the front pins on the rear springs removed?

Just undo the nut on the opposite to the grease nipple and tap the pin out with a hammer. I think there is a spline on the head of the pin so don't try turning it.

You could try phoning Mayne Spring works in Brisbane and I am sure they have all the specs for your leaf springs.

Thanks again Mark,
Just been talking to Jason. He says the same. I hope Kev is up there with a bit of inspiration.

Cheers

Sorry, Thanks Michael!!!

If I were getting some springs made for my '31 Coach, I would lower the ride an inch or so. These cars normally ride very high at back as they were designed for poor roads, and allowance made for 3 passengers (400 pounds) in rear seat so lots of tire clearance in fender (about 7.5" I think). I plan to introduce a 1" or 1.5" spacer under rear spring saddles some day to achieve this. Spring shops will make longer u-bolts to suit.

With regard to rear shockies. What grade hyd oil is suitable? Dose climate make a difference, give that Townsville is a tropical environment - hot in sumer and mild winters, if you can call it winter. I was thinking a Shell Tellus 68 or equivalant.

On the shock absorbers, hydraulic jack oil will work just fine.