Just made the spring pack of the m105 spring for the rear of the M35A3 4x4, less stiff. I took the spring pack apart and removed four leafs, leaving 7. I have air bags coming that will mount on top of the spring directly above the axle CL and shocks will go inside the frame to the axle (not sure on 2 or 4). Had to get 3/8" x 4" socket heads to replace the bolts in the pack. Taking the spring pack apart is not near as hard as I expected, with a good C-clamp. I kept all the leafs with the alignment clamps riveted on.
Only one more part to make for the perch from 1/2" plate and then will order the 3/4" U-bolts. The perch has about a 3 degree taper to bring the pinion angle to about 2 degrees. Perch will be about 4" high. I estimate I removed about 25% of the spring and hope empty I will have enough movement for the shocks to work. Will post some pictures when all parts of these springs and axle perch are finished.
Only one more part to make for the perch from 1/2" plate and then will order the 3/4" U-bolts. The perch has about a 3 degree taper to bring the pinion angle to about 2 degrees. Perch will be about 4" high. I estimate I removed about 25% of the spring and hope empty I will have enough movement for the shocks to work. Will post some pictures when all parts of these springs and axle perch are finished.
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