Re: 9th Series Front Shackle

Posted by GaryinSC On 2021/10/10 11:15:26

Further update on my 9th series front spring. That pin ( or metering device ) is not shown on any Packard parts book that I am aware of, it may have been a one year thing but I understand it is not present on 10th series cars, so if it was more of an experiment, then it failed and that is likely why it was no longer used. Attached photo of lower shackle bronze bushing that was worn completely through likely do to lack of lubrication from the Bijur system possibly caused by this device. I have removed the device installed new bolts and bushings (from Bruce Blevins) and re-arced spring (from Eaton) and now the car sits level again. I will investigate the passenger side for similar issues. Bruce says he has never seen that pin before either.

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