Re: IML: rear leaf spring/reverse arch

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

In order to be truely correct, the reverse arch should be present. Most folks either don't like it, or were told that the springs needed to be replaced, hence the large number of "restored Imperials" w/ their rear ends pointing at the clouds. 

Paul W.

In an email dated Wed, 2 11 2005 6:51:36 pm GMT, "57phil " <57phil@xxxxxxx> writes:

>I've a '57 Imperial with the "reverse" arch !!!
>I don't worried because the FSM says:"It should be remembered that
>it is perfectly normal for rear springs to show some reverse arch,
>even with no load, so appearance alone should not be the cause for
>the rejection of a spring"
>
>Note that i've put a pair of new Monroe air shocks (in case of ..)
>on my car. Less expensive and very useful if i put a heavy load in
>the trunk.
>
>
>
>Phil Courant (Pau, France)
>'57 Imperial convertible
>'96 Roadmaster wagon
>
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>
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