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66trkbldr · 04-02-2008, 06:23 AM

using the overload helper leafs on my bros 64 lwb rusted out rat rod. normally i dont like to hack things up but this thing was wacked in the back and the body is realy bad. but i wont get rid of it! check out the spring mounts bolted in front of the rear end using big wing nuts i found.they evan torqued to 175lbs using a socket that i cut. cut the frame right after the sway bar mounts due to it being bent. let me know what you think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

66trkbldr · 04-02-2008, 06:37 AM

heres better pics .this even rides nice to. no bed will be used so the tail lights off a rambler will be bolted to the floating rear end were the helper springs would touch. used the springs off a jeep that i had laying around. hardest thing was trying to drill a 1/2 hole in them for the center bolt. this gives me about 2.5 inches of travel,before it hits the new stops. yes the tires stick out past the frame in the rear. just trying to be differant!!!!

*LILRED66* · 04-02-2008, 11:24 AM

Actually, the auxillary overload springs, in your photo, are mounted in front of the axle and they are supposed to be mounted rear of the axle. The end rests on the landing tab that is bolted under the trailing arm, facing to the rear and the springs face forward, like shown in these photos.

MXmaniac · 04-03-2008, 03:24 AM

It looks like he had to mount them from the front because he cut the frame off just behind the rear end.

66trkbldr · 04-03-2008, 04:24 AM

i did this on purpose, the rear frame was crumpled but i still wanted to use the helpers. instead of just as helpers there now the main springs. its fun just to look at there looks on faces when they try to figure this susp set up. the stock leafs were to rigid so i used others this way it sits level with 3" drop springs and 1.5 member drop.

SkylineNXS · 04-03-2008, 09:07 PM

thats pretty cool, kinda funny too, lol. How do u center the axle in the frame?

BRAD

SkylineNXS · 04-03-2008, 09:08 PM

N/m, just re read it, lol...nice job

04-02-2008, 06:23 AM	#1
66trkbldr LIGHTMUP,BURNMDWN! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: downers grove il Posts: 110	overload helper springs using the overload helper leafs on my bros 64 lwb rusted out rat rod. normally i dont like to hack things up but this thing was wacked in the back and the body is realy bad. but i wont get rid of it! check out the spring mounts bolted in front of the rear end using big wing nuts i found.they evan torqued to 175lbs using a socket that i cut. cut the frame right after the sway bar mounts due to it being bent. let me know what you think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 64 LWB Chevy " EL DEVILLE" 61 Caddy ambulance 56 Coupe deville 64 Coupe deville 29 Ford roadster

04-02-2008, 06:37 AM	#2
66trkbldr LIGHTMUP,BURNMDWN! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: downers grove il Posts: 110	Re: overload helper springs heres better pics .this even rides nice to. no bed will be used so the tail lights off a rambler will be bolted to the floating rear end were the helper springs would touch. used the springs off a jeep that i had laying around. hardest thing was trying to drill a 1/2 hole in them for the center bolt. this gives me about 2.5 inches of travel,before it hits the new stops. yes the tires stick out past the frame in the rear. just trying to be differant!!!! Attached Images __________________ 64 LWB Chevy " EL DEVILLE" 61 Caddy ambulance 56 Coupe deville 64 Coupe deville 29 Ford roadster

04-02-2008, 11:24 AM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: overload helper springs Actually, the auxillary overload springs, in your photo, are mounted in front of the axle and they are supposed to be mounted rear of the axle. The end rests on the landing tab that is bolted under the trailing arm, facing to the rear and the springs face forward, like shown in these photos. Attached Images

04-03-2008, 03:24 AM	#4
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: overload helper springs It looks like he had to mount them from the front because he cut the frame off just behind the rear end. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

04-03-2008, 04:24 AM	#5
66trkbldr LIGHTMUP,BURNMDWN! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: downers grove il Posts: 110	Re: overload helper springs check this out!!!! i did this on purpose, the rear frame was crumpled but i still wanted to use the helpers. instead of just as helpers there now the main springs. its fun just to look at there looks on faces when they try to figure this susp set up. the stock leafs were to rigid so i used others this way it sits level with 3" drop springs and 1.5 member drop. __________________ 64 LWB Chevy " EL DEVILLE" 61 Caddy ambulance 56 Coupe deville 64 Coupe deville 29 Ford roadster

04-03-2008, 09:07 PM	#6
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: overload helper springs thats pretty cool, kinda funny too, lol. How do u center the axle in the frame? BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

04-03-2008, 09:08 PM	#7
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: overload helper springs N/m, just re read it, lol...nice job __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]



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