Thread: 1932 Ford Roadster Rear Suspension Help

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The length is determined by the placement of the mounts. 39 degrees is way too much, I prefer something in the neighborhood of 20 degrees.

Speedway has another chart on their site about selecting the correct rate coil spring, and how the spring rate is affected by the mounting angle.

OKaaaay

Opinion and fact (as far as my car, anyhow)

Rear springs AFCO CR23200CR (200 rated 188@13 degree inclination)
Front springs AFCO CR23325CR (325 rated 300@13 degrees inclination)

These of mine on my '31 roadster are the TCI All American coil overs and the 10 inch AFCO springs are the replacement for the 'as supplied' which were the wrong rate. Depending on where the mounts are placed will be the final determining factor for that shock/spring length.

That 8" rear end is fine for 350-400 Hp as long as you don't have too sticky drag tires on that light car - though it just doesn't have the 'mystique' of the 9" nor quite as many choices for final ratio - I have a 9" only because I found one cheaper then an 8". The 55" width should be about right for a '32 as the 56" on my '31 could have been a little narrower

Thanks guys for all the information, I'm actually going with a brand new 8.8 for a F-150 because I want to be different than most everyone up here in Michigan. I just ordered my new Welders Triangulated rear suspension brackets (top and bottom), now I'm looking for a new det of large Torino style 9" housing ends, I have a new rear disc brake set-up for a 9".

This will be a very strong housing when I'm done with it (welding the tubes inside and out) Moser axles and posi will be purchased once I have my housing finished.

Thanks again everone for all the information.