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#22793 01/01/2005 6:00 AM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 | Got a new rear end for my 49. I have read that someone just switched the rear springs end for end to center the new rear in the fenders. The measurements are perfect. But it looks like the spring eyes are different bores. How Do I correct this? :confused: | | |
#22795 01/02/2005 4:16 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Spring eyes are bushed. Your bushings may be more wallered out on one end than the other giving the appearance of a bigger hole. The bushings probably need replacing after 50+ years anyway. | | |
#22796 01/02/2005 4:40 AM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 194 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 194 | Originally the springs eyes are the same size. If they are worn badly you may have to go with new springs. As long as they fit a little snugly you shouldn't have a problem.
I did just what you describe, reversed the springs to center the wheel in the fender opening. I pounded out the bushings from the spring eyes and reversed them. | | |
#22798 01/03/2005 3:31 AM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 | Problem solved. I swapped the bushings (they were in great shape) and they went back in like a charm. Centers the new axle perfectly. Thanks for the help. :p | | |
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