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If the car is off the ground (frame supported) and rear axle is hanging down, yes. Otherwise, there's load on the springs.
Usually, they'll make noise/squeak if the leafs are rusty. You can take to a spring shop and let them evaluate them to see if they still met spec. Otherwise, mileage or visible sagging, leaning, etc are about all you can inspect. Spring shop will re-arch, releaf, etc., if needed.
Posted on: 2021/5/13 20:35
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Thanks, yes the car is off the ground and the axle is hanging down and the shocks are unbolted. So the liners (not sure if thats the right name) between the leafs isn't something I can replace? Just a spring shop?
Posted on: 2021/5/13 21:04
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Hello John.
A few years ago I changed the spring bushings on my 49. I found bushings for a Mazda utility are perfect, the part number was SPF0543K, can't remember the brand but I can find out if you want. Gary
Posted on: 2021/5/17 5:24
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Thanks! I will let you know if I can't find it.
Posted on: 2021/5/17 5:58
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Good Morning...New springs are available from Eaton Detroit Spring...I purchased a set for our 49 deluxe...they made the springs for Packard originally. They were something like $650 plus $150 shipping from Detroit to the wilds of Arizona...came with just a toe tag and a little box containing the bushings...I'll bet you could just purchase bushings if you wanted to...Ernie in Arizona
Posted on: 2021/5/17 9:33
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Do the leaf spring bushings need to be pressed in? John
Posted on: 2021/5/17 9:39
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Good Morning...Mine did not, they only were lightly tapped, if I remember correctly. Ernie in Arizona
Posted on: 2021/5/17 10:25
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Thanks. I will try repainting relineing and rebushing the springs. I will post about it.
Posted on: 2021/5/17 10:48
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