iraqandroll

Hi guys, haven't been here for a couple of years, sold one 66 but just bought another. Purchased a 66 coupe and after a couple of days all of a sudden the drivers side rear tire is banging of the fender going over the smallest bump in the road. If I accelerate, the front end pitches up and the rear tire hits. Not fun at all. Just changed to all KYB gas shocks today, PO had air shocks on it.
My question is, do leaf springs just FAIL? I don't know what else it could be. Did a quick visual and didn't see any breaks in the spring or shackle, not sure what to do next, wanna get out and drive but I can't. Thanks for the help.
66 Coupe 289 stock rear

fastbackford351

Leaf springs do lose their arc so you have to figure that after 50 years, they're probably shot. Their are several options to choose from. You can go with the factory ride height or go with a set that has a bit more arc if you want to have a bit of a rake.

bop11

Leafs usually don't fail as break, but they do lose their spring rate. Back in the 50's -60's leaf spring replacement was fairly common. Kids use to pull a leaf to give that lowered saggy look. My first Model A had transverse leafs that went soft and did that bounce! Lots of articulation for off road, especially when the shocks ran out of glycerine. A previous owner put some rear links on our 67 to somewhat compensate and give more of a 70's look. As Fastback says pick a look and buy a set to replace those old saggy ones.

iraqandroll

Just went and ordered the 4 1/2 standard eyes and new wheels and tires with proper BS. Thanks for the help

iraqandroll

What a difference with the new leafs, lifted the body and even gave a nice little rake that I like.