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Rampar 
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 Topic: Leaf SpringsPosted: Mar/26/2016 at 8:24am |
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Just wondering if any one knows the Spring Rate & Weight capacity of the Rambler American Leaf Spring. Im trying to Switch Springs To Something not stock thinking A mono leaf or a Split mono
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1966 Rampar American
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farna
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Posted: Mar/26/2016 at 8:31am |
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That info is in the rear axle/suspension section of the TSM. All pre 70 TSMs have spring info, 1970+ don't.
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Frank Swygert
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crossramrambler
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Posted: Mar/26/2016 at 9:00am |
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Caltrac can make a mono spring and they have all the rates. Proplem is it has to 2.5 inch spring. I moved my springs inward of the frame rails for more tire clearance so stepped up to the wider spring........Jim.
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rocklandrambler
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Posted: Mar/26/2016 at 10:51am |
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From the '65 American TSM:
# of leafs loaded height rate lbs. per inch after loaded weight 4 (light) 1-1/4" @ 680lbs 91 lbs 5 (optional) 1/4" @ 745lbs 102 lbs 5 (light) 1/4" @ 745lbs 102 lbs 5 (optional) 1/4" @ 780lbs 120 lbs |
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DrRambler69
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Posted: Mar/31/2016 at 3:52pm |
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Crossramrambler,
I am in the beginning stages of moving my springs in a couple inches on each side. Would you mind sharing another picture of the mounts, so that I could deduce how that was done? |
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crossramrambler
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Posted: Mar/31/2016 at 10:04pm |
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If you look threw this link you might find some pointers. Let me know if you have some questions. Please post some pictures of your car we all like pictures........Jim
http://amccars.net/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1199679490/0
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