Model A
A Model A Ford Model A
Reproduction Spring Shackles
Here is a real treat! These are the reproduction front spring shackles sold in the catalogs right now.
I don't know what they are made of or how they are heat treated, but I do know how they perform. A friend of mine had these on his car.
The break was a clean crack indicating that it was very brittle. There was no elongation as it should have had if it was a correctly forged and malleable steel.
The best bet is just to avoid these reproductions and look for good originals or the old Bulldog brand replacements from the 1950s and 60s. The Bulldog shackles also have an appearance very close to the originals, and they are forged steel.
Be Careful Around the Rear Spring!
There is little doubt that the two most dangerous jobs on a Model A are removing and installing the rear axle spring, and also removing and installing the shift lever spring!
Both of those springs contain a tremendous amount of stored energy which can very quickly, easily, and seriously injure you!
Please see the related link below!
More related information on Ford Garage:
- For more Model A & B related information, use the Site Search box at the top or bottom of this page.
- Model A Snap-on Rear Spring Spreader
August 2002