Just wondering what your thoughts were on mabey lifting the back end up a little on my Pontiac? Doe's anyone have any experience in doing this? If so what would be the best way about doing this.
-- Edited by Yukon man on Thursday 2nd of April 2020 08:43:10 PM
73SC said
Apr 2, 2020
Leaf Spring Shackle was how we did it back in the day.
Yukon man said
Apr 2, 2020
73SC wrote:
Leaf Spring Shackle was how we did it back in the day.
Yeah okay thank you. Not looking for much, just want to bring it up a touch.
Perfect.. ive been looking for a couple hrs, couldn't find anything. Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna go check it out!!
73SC said
Apr 2, 2020
Perhaps the trick is to search "1955 Chevrolet". I never search with Pontiac because you will get the wrong stuff from US sites and suppliers, at least wrong for a Canadian Pontiacs.
Yukon man said
Apr 2, 2020
Your totally right. I just think sometimes chevy doesn't fit Pontiac sedan stuff. I found the shackles on that site I measured mine and they are an exact match. Just can't find any that will give me a little lift. I'll keep poking around.. thanks again..
timbuk said
Apr 3, 2020
good ol air shocks
poncho62 said
Apr 3, 2020
Do it properly and replace or get the springs re-arced.....just sayin'
You may also have a broken leaf.
-- Edited by poncho62 on Friday 3rd of April 2020 05:48:51 AM
ARCADIAN said
Apr 3, 2020
Add 1 extra leaf to the spring pack, I have good luck with S10 springs. Should give you about 1-1 1/2" lift
Yukon man said
Apr 3, 2020
This is all good advice. I like the ad a leaf idea. Or arced them, I know the springs aren't broken. It sit stock like it should, I'm thin I'd like to have it sitting pretty just a tad higher. I wasn't thinking properly cause the leafs sit under
the diff, thought if I added one or put a block in that it would
actually lower it. I'm used to springs sitting on top.Thanks for all the input gentlemen...
dcneric said
Apr 3, 2020
You could fabricate your own shackles. 1/4" x 2" flat bar. Pre-drill the holes and then shape the shackle using a bench vice and a large hammer. or use a shackle kit and bend the shackles to match the offset of the factory ones. If you use a kit or make your own you can play with the height by adding holes. I hope that makes sense.
beaumontguru said
Apr 3, 2020
poncho62 wrote:
Do it properly and replace or get the springs re-arced.....just sayin'
You may also have a broken leaf.
-- Edited by poncho62 on Friday 3rd of April 2020 05:48:51 AM
Yup x2
Yukon man said
Apr 3, 2020
So adding a leaf would help it in height even if they sit below the diff right? And yes it makes sense to make my own. Thanks for the info guys...
long stroke said
Apr 3, 2020
I agree with the crowd that is saying adding another leaf. This would be the most safe way to do it.
ARCADIAN said
Apr 3, 2020
Lots of available S10 Springs at the wreckers. I bought 2 sets for $30 and used 1 leaf on each side when building my Acadian.
Just wondering what your thoughts were on mabey lifting the back end up a little on my Pontiac? Doe's anyone have any experience in doing this? If so what would be the best way about doing this.
-- Edited by Yukon man on Thursday 2nd of April 2020 08:43:10 PM
Leaf Spring Shackle was how we did it back in the day.
Yeah okay thank you. Not looking for much, just want to bring it up a touch.
Lots of kits available, here's one I found:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1955-Chevy-Rear-Leaf-Spring-Shackles-Passenger-Car,7501.html
Perfect.. ive been looking for a couple hrs, couldn't find anything. Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna go check it out!!
Perhaps the trick is to search "1955 Chevrolet". I never search with Pontiac because you will get the wrong stuff from US sites and suppliers, at least wrong for a Canadian Pontiacs.
Your totally right. I just think sometimes chevy doesn't fit Pontiac sedan stuff. I found the shackles on that site I measured mine and they are an exact match. Just can't find any that will give me a little lift. I'll keep poking around.. thanks again..
Do it properly and replace or get the springs re-arced.....just sayin'
You may also have a broken leaf.
-- Edited by poncho62 on Friday 3rd of April 2020 05:48:51 AM
the diff, thought if I added one or put a block in that it would
actually lower it. I'm used to springs sitting on top.Thanks for all the input gentlemen...
Yup x2
I agree with the crowd that is saying adding another leaf. This would be the most safe way to do it.