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gunner

05-19-2018 @ 8:12 PM

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My 40 Ford sways so much that the tires rub the fender skirts when I go around a curve. Do they make rims that set back farther. About 1 inch. That would solve that problem. To help stop the swaying I am thinking about using air shocks or rubber air bladders? Any one have a idea? Gunner

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05-19-2018 @ 9:45 PM

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What size tires are you using? I had a problem with a 1940 Ford's rear tires rubbing on the fenders when cornering with the oversize tires and wheels that were on the car when I purchased it. I put the stock wheels and stock size tires on the car and the problem went away.

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05-20-2018 @ 7:38 AM

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Sounds like you might be taking the corners too fast or your springs are weak. A 40 Ford will not take corners or curves like a modern car, but with good springs 6.00x16 or 6.50x16 tires should not rub.

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05-20-2018 @ 7:07 PM

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try installing some tube shocks, will help take the lean out

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05-22-2018 @ 8:52 AM

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Do you have the sway setup on the front,and your spring shackles should be at 45 degrees when at rest. Shocks do not support any weight and are there for the purpose of dumping the oscillation of the spring

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05-24-2018 @ 1:16 AM

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The tires on it are 205/75 R 15 on a 7 inch rim so you guys are probably right. I do have a original 600x 16. I will try to find a match and will try that. I did find the rear end is not on center. It should be moved to the right at least a half inch. It does have new springs and shackles on it. When I center the rear end do I have to take out washers in the front of the wish bone also?

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05-24-2018 @ 8:09 AM

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The problems deepen when you mention that the tires are P205/75R14 on 7 inch wheels, and that you have installed new springs and shackles, which I assume are stock in size length.
P205/75R14 tires should work on 6 inch wheels once the axle is centered up. Do you know if the rear end is a stock '35 ?.. The '35-41 rear ends are basically the same width.
Air bags and/or tube shocks will not solve the problem.
The rear end under my '36 is a '42-48 Columbia, which is 2 inches wider than the '35-41, wheels are '39, tires 600x16. In the pix I have attached you will note that my rear end has a stock '48 merc tracking bar to eliminate sway.

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What is the back spacing on the rims your using? Measure from Edge of the rim to the back of the center of the rim. You may be able to find different rims to move the tires in an inch.

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05-24-2018 @ 5:46 PM

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What is the back spacing on the rims your using? Measure from Edge of the rim to the back of the center of the rim. You may be able to find different rims to move the tires in an inch.

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06-11-2018 @ 2:51 AM

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I put the original wheels and tires on it and problem solved. Thanks for all of your tips. Now I have to get rid of the shimmy at 55.

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