Cross post from the Trailer section (1 Viewer)

[Degnol]

Trailer section is not too busy so I thought I would ask here. Sorry.



Springs for a Faux M416?

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I am building a fake 416 using cruiser spindles I took off and I was going to use the front springs I took off the 40. Looking at them, methinks they are too heavy as-is. Should I remove a leaf or two? I am going to configure it SO, if that makes a difference.
I only have the rectangular frame done at this point, but would like to use as much stuff of what I already have.
I do have an actual 416 in my driveway right now and the springs on it are mucho smaller. I am building mine somewhat heavier, but don't intend to carry a ton of rock in it. And I don't want it so stiff that it bounces.

Ed

 

[Poser]

I would use stock front springs if you have them....


Pull one leaf out...not the one right next to the main, but one further in, and try that...


The 416 has a six or seven leaf spring pack iirc, but they are narrow, like the stock jeep spring of that era was.


Use Land Cruiser front shocks as well......should work great Ed.



Good luck!


-Steve

 

[Degnol]

Sound reasonable to me! Thanks,

Ed