What started this project was that the rear tires were rubbing on the inside when I aggressively go around a corner. Sure, I could have used a 1/2" wheel spacers and that would have solved my problem. However, I would still have a 70 year old rear end. Every time that I bang second, in the back of my mind I always wonder if this is the time that it finally lets go. Not anymore...
The springs are 1 3/4" wide and I have no idea what they came out of...they were laying in the original parts '40 ford parts car. The spring pads that Summit stocks are for 2 1/2" wide springs. To get everything to work, I milled 3/4" out of the center of the pads and then welded them back together. I still have to make the u-bolt plate and drill the center hole in the spring pads. Hopefully I can get that done tonight and get the truck back on the ground to set the pinion angle.
