jquam Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I need help in locating leaf spring bushings and shackle sets for a 1928 Plymouth Roadster.Any help is greatly appreciatedThanksJohn Quamq2jazz@sbcglobal.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Check with Rare Parts.Steering & Suspension, All American Cars, Import Cars, Off Road and Trucks | RareParts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I agree with Steve that Rare Parts is a good place to try. If they don't have the parts but you can supply a sample, they can make new ones. The nice thing about that is they then add that part to their catalog and it becomes available for others too.If I read the 1928-33 Plymouth Master Parts List correctly, the same spring shackles are used for the 1928 Q, 1929 U and the 1930 30-U. That might help with cross referencing and finding parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquam Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Thanks guys, I will check with rare parts. Also thanks for the reference to other years they were used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I had the springs for my '33 Franklin re-bushed by a local spring shop. The bushings are easily made by any competent shop. The shackles are not as easy to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martylum Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi John-I replaced the shackles and shackle pins on a 29 Desoto sedan some years ago. The original shackles and pins were badly worn . The original manufacturer for these items is Tryon and they made these items for a variety of cars of that era including both Plymouth and Desoto cars.We ended up having the shackles resurfaced and remachined and had new pins made by a machine shop in heat treatable steel with the heat treating being done after the machining.I did find some new shackle sets available from an Ohio vendor when i restored my 30 Desoto but he didn't have the correct model for DeSotos. No luck on finding any new shackles when I did the 29 Desoto. I used a deep socket of the appropriate size and long threaded bolt and washers and nut plus heat to remove and install the shackle pins from the spring eyes.Martin Lum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquam Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Thanks for the info Marty. It appears that Rare Parts has the shackles and bushings I need. They said that a 1930 Chev used the same shackle casting as Plymouth for 28 thru 30 and are currently making a manf. run of shackle pins to fit the Plymouth. I'll let you know how things turn out.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martylum Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 John-Chevy's in this period did use a Tryon shacklea but I think the height of the shackle plate was different. The original shackle plates are forged which means very strong. Be sure from the vendor these Chevy plates aren't just modern low strength castings rather than forgings and are the correct dimension for your Desoto.. The plates are a very critical safety element. A forged plate will not cut with a file.Martin Lum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquam Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks for the heads up MartyI will double check with rare parts to make sure what they are supplying is correct.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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