Not getting a lot done on this car. Headaches will not let me lie down under this thing.
The traction bars that I had installed were indeed preloading the leaf springs holding the rear end facing down 4-5 degrees. Just the opposite of what it is supposed to be.
I cut the traction bars off the leaf spring plates and installed the rear end again. Now the rear end is still pointing down just a little.
The way the leaf springs were preloaded has created a warp in the springs that is visibly causing the rear end to point down.
When I first started this car rebuild it was evident that the leaf springs were weak and thought about replacing them. But, decided to try the old ones.
Now that these are so weak and warped I am going to replace with new.
Here is my question. Since I plan on racing the car, and since I like the rear end up just a little bit, should I go with 5 leaf springs? I know the ride is supposed to be stiffer, but it can't be as bad as it was with the traction bars holding it stiff.
Thanks Larry