Leaf spring arch question

RCFlyguy · Post by **RCFlyguy** » Wed May 23, 2012 10:03 am

I bought a set of new (repro) leaf springs for my M38 a while back. They look good but for some reason the front springs don't match the arch of the originals.

The repro springs are roughly 2 inches longer (eye to eye) than the orig springs, and about 1 inch less arched (shorter vertically).

Any suggestions on what to do? I'm sure the shackles will swing far enough for the springs to fit but I don't know about how it might look...

They are Crown springs. Has anyone else had the same problem with these springs? I can get a part number if needed.

Post by **wesk** » Wed May 23, 2012 8:30 pm

Do they have the same number of leaves? Are each of the leaves the same length and thickness and width of the originals?

RCFlyguy · Post by **RCFlyguy** » Sat May 26, 2012 9:37 am

Original front leaf spring has 9 leaves, the repro has 8. The width of the leaves are the same between the two.

The reason I bought these springs was to replace my mismatched set. It was always sitting crooked with 2 different styles on the jeep (one side original and one side replacement). I know these repros that I bought aren't correct style, but I wanted something that would fix the ride...

Post by **wesk** » Sat May 26, 2012 7:42 pm

The original M38 front were 10 leaves and rear 11 leaves.

The shackle eye to pivot eye measure straight across should be 36 1/4" front and 42" rear. What are your repop measurements eye to eye?