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In that top photo, the main leaf appears to be damaged (bent).

Dave

Both sides the top spring is identical with the same arch.
I figured that in might have something to do with traction or wheel hop.
It would work like a helper spring but opposite.
If the main spring wound up and hit that top spring it would reduced the wind up and hop.
I found it because the passenger side was hitting the floor board over certain bumps.

I figured it was the same issue with the clamp difference it was for traction or to reduce wheel hop/spring wind up.

Also isn't it typical that the top spring is connected to the chassis?
That would rule out that it is bent or missing a clamp.

In that top photo, the main leaf appears to be damaged (bent).

Dave

Both sides the top spring is identical with the same arch.
I figured that in might have something to do with traction or wheel hop.
It would work like a helper spring but opposite.
If the main spring wound up and hit that top spring it would reduced the wind up and hop.
I found it because the passenger side was hitting the floor board over certain bumps.

I figured it was the same issue with the clamp difference it was for traction or to reduce wheel hop/spring wind up.

What is this top spring for?
Is it original to the car?

Also the passenger spring clamp is in a different position than the driver side.
Is this normal.

See attached pics.


Thanks
Bruce Wertman