Hanging Bobber Springs

[farmall]

When hanging a front suspension out back on a bobber, what angle is the shackle supposed to be at ? Straight with a naked spring?
If I center the axle under the 105 wheel well and bolt the springs up with the shackle straight, will the position of the axle in the wheel well change when weight is added?

 

[jesusgatos]

I don't know the short answer, but take a look at this article (you can start at the 'blueprints' section) for a general overview of what you need to consider when you're locating leafsprings and shackle mounting points.

 

[ranchhopper]

If your using donor springs from another deuce measure the distance the hangers are apart on the front ones where they are rivited to the frame and set the rears the same.

 

[MO MV man]

This SS member put together a fantastic website with lots of pictures and dimensions on how to bob a Deuce, including the dimensions you're looking for!

www.xm381.com