Topic: Has anyone put in a leaf spring backwards?

[spanky]

Let's take an F-150 spring for instance. They're long but the tailing section (center pin to the shackle) is longer then the front section. Geometrically, a greater angle can be achieved if you put it in backwards with the longer section mounting to the fixed frame mount. What would be the down side to turning them around
Anyone?

[BigMike]

BigMike's BigAdvice: Keep the shackles at the rear.

[mr4x42u]

I don't think thats what he is saying mike,,,I think hes talking about a spring with an uncenter center pic,,such as most are,,most springs run the longer side to the rear,turn them around for a shorter approch angle or departure angle..say if you have a spring thats 35in from end to centerand 40 inched on the other end from end to center..I would think the effect would be the same however the mount angle would have to be figured out to be sure you pinion  angle is ok..

[sumedumbkid]

well i have done this 3 time with chevy rear springs and it works wonder full better departure angle and a lot better flex i use 56' chevy spring wich run backwards makws the same a a 63' chevy with out that damn long rear shackle or the need for blocks

just my 2 c
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[Rock_Starr]

in theory you will gain axle wrap.  Add a traction bar. Problem solved

[brainlessfool]

Well I've never been drunk AND doing springs, so I've never put'um in backwards:hahaha: but rock star is right, the shorter portion is put to the front to hold the axle torque!

[spanky [OP]]

Aside from axle wrap (already welded up a traction bar) sounds like a reversed spring is ok.  :chug:
Thanks
any more feed back?

[rEdnECkwHeE1eR]

Do it!

[cruzila]

You will see a little more wiggle at speed on the highway. Go for it.