1925 Front Spring

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1925 Front Spring

Post by su8pack1 » Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:46 pm

Has anyone ever seen a front spring like this? No bolt, just a dimple that one leaf sits into the dimple bottom of the next leaf. I've since changed it out for a new one.
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Re: 1925 Front Spring

Post by CudaMan » Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:00 pm

I seem to recall an older post saying that was a design feature of a period aftermarket replacement spring.
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Re: 1925 Front Spring

Post by got10carz » Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:20 pm

I had 1 that was tapered leaf style. I drilled the leaves for a center bolt. Drill from the bottom, it's already center marked. You need a quality drill bit, turn it slow, lots of pressure and cutting oil.


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Re: 1925 Front Spring

Post by Original Smith » Sat Nov 26, 2022 1:47 pm

Your spring is not a Model T spring! I've seen these many times, and they may have been used in buggies. There are two types of springs used in 1925.
The early ones used a 7 leaf spring as was used prior to 1925. The late ones use an 8 leaf spring which is the same as a 26-7, and sits 1 inch lower than the earlier design.


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Re: 1925 Front Spring

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:37 pm

Original Smith wrote:
Sat Nov 26, 2022 1:47 pm
Your spring is not a Model T spring! I've seen these many times, and they may have been used in buggies . . .
Wholeheartedly agree ! 'Cept for the buggy part. I have never seen a light horse-drawn vehicle with springs identical to a Model T. I believe Mark is right, non-factory aftermarket item.

? ? Woolgathering - that idea may be an improvement ? I've seen more than a few spring center bolts worn badly or sheared. On the other hand, how critical is the bolt head to keeping the frame centered on the springs ??
Get a horse !


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Re: 1925 Front Spring

Post by Sarikatime » Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:46 pm

I had one also like Steve and drilled out the dimple and it has worked just fine. It is tough metal, get a good drill bit, rotate slow and lots of cutting oil. That spring was better than the Ford original. I also bought a new tapered front spring last year for a nother car and the taper is a joke. Drill out the old spring and you will have a good unit.

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