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Old 05-21-2020, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sirrotica View Post
Yes, clamping the front half of the leaves tends to make the front half of the spring act like a lever helping forward bite. Leaving the rear half unclamped allows the spring to still react to compression forces. Try to get 2 clamps on each spring if possible.

A turnbuckle on the LF of the engine going to the frame will stop destruction of the rubber mount and make the car safer. Those 2 bolt 45 degree mounts have a habit of breaking, ask me how I know...................LOL
I know I know. I even welded an anchor point on the frame a while back. I’ve just never sized a chain to it. That’s kinda my forte, I get something to about 90% then see something shiny and forget about it.

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