1932 FORD HOT ROD BUILD: A GUIDE TO INSTALLING A REAR LEAF SPRING - PART 3

Join us as we take on the dreaded yet crucial task of installing a rear leaf spring into a hot rod! Whether you're a seasoned gearhead or a DIY enthusiast, this video is designed to guide you through the entire process with ease and ensure a smooth installation for your project.
Safety comes first, so we'll cover essential safety items and precautions to keep in mind throughout the procedure, making sure you're well-prepared for the task ahead.
Next, we dive into the hands-on part, showing you how to expertly take apart the leaf spring to provide enough flexibility for easy installation. We'll share some helpful tips and tricks to simplify this often-dreaded process and make it more manageable. With a detailed explanation of each step, you'll feel confident in disassembling and preparing the leaf spring for mounting.
Once we have the bottom leaf spring securely in place, we demonstrate the assembly process, ensuring a precise fit that guarantees optimal performance. Our easy-to-follow instructions and visual aids will ensure that you install the leaf spring correctly.
Don't let the rear leaf spring installation intimidate you any longer! Join us in this informative and engaging video and take the first step towards assembling your traditional hot rod's rear end. Hit that "Subscribe" button and give this video a thumbs up if you find it helpful. Let's get wrenching together and turn your hot rod dreams into a reality!

[@wally123454321]

Great job as always. I'm Glad that your friend is learning how to build a hot rod.

[@calirod]

Thanks Wally, I am very excited for her and happy to be documenting not only for other but ourselves to look back in the future.

[@PlaztekNerd]

It’s a 10! I’m jealous she’s getting to build a dream, and you are a great teacher.

[@calirod]

Thanks for the kind words ! 🤝🏽

[@michaelrrr]

Gotta give you guys a ten. First build I’ve watched using new parts, nice.

[@calirod]

Thanks Michael!

[@davidn.9194]

Very informative.

[@calirod]

Thanks David! Looking forward to continuing the build and sharing as much knowledge and also some mistakes along the way 😅

[@mrcotton288]

I enjoy watching your videos because it is very informative and that you’re building it in your garage just like I maintain my 32! Keep up the good work! Can’t wait to see more of this build!

[@calirod]

This is great, thank you for taking the time to comment. That is one of my intents with CALIROD, to showcase, encourage and motivate those whom might have "worries" or think its not possible to do in a 2 car garage. Thanks again.

[@keithballinger5081]

Get a ten, great content brother.

[@calirod]

dude, you guys are awesome... I was giving myself like a 6 :) I'll keep going!

[@rothsleep4039]

Great series of videos! Thanks for the interesting content.😊

[@calirod]

Thanks for the kind words Roth… glad you’re enjoying them

[@nuffysbuilds3750]

10. This is the most inspirational build channel I have watched. My mechanical skills are self taught, so I have held off on a project of this scale, but your videos with the quality of videography and the fact that you cover off the steps in such detail have been awesome. I’m a new subscriber who travels from Australia to California for business so hopefully I get a chance to meet you and thank you in person one day. My dream since childhood is to build an AC Cobra kit car or a hot rod. Your time and effort has reignited my desire. I have a KZbin channel with just a few videos and can appreciate the amount of time and effort that goes into making a video. … let alone the quality YOU produce. Thanks again Paul ( Nuffy) Australia

[@calirod]

This comment made my day! Thank you very much Nuffy. People like to are the reason I keep going. Hope to meet soon, but until then don’t forget that you can do it, just like the millions before us.

[@DrErickLopez]

Awesome build! So far it’s almost my dream frame setup! And it’s so great that your videos take the time to walk us through the process. Filming is perfect. No need for fancy lighting with warm tones and color balancing. Critique may be the following… Keep the videos focused on one thing at a time like this one. The previous ones, although great, have lots going on. Even if it’s as simple as installing a batwing, make it a separate video. Shorter length videos keep the audience engaged, focused and hungry for more. Maybe number the videos so it’s a series and finally the audio is good but could use some tweaking. It’s a bit bassy/muffled sometimes. A light lapel mic may work best so it’s not swinging around loose clothes. All in all, I love it and you guys look like your having a blast building it. Also, mentions and links to the parts you use in your description would help out tremendously.

[@calirod]

This is awesome, thank you taking the time. Always happy to listen/read constructive criticism. I will surely keep all this mind for the future videos. Thanks again Erick !

[@Hotrod95630]

Great video, love to see a parts list in the description on what your working on so we can have jumping off points for our own possible builds, thanks

[@calirod]

well noted! I'll start to include that information as much as I can. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@timferriss905]

10 out of 10. Safety first with those springs not a job to rush. Tim.

[@calirod]

Thanks Tim! 100% agree

[@Radmediaworx]

Love this video wish y’all were helping me with my project I bought a T spring I have to through on my pickup roadster hahaha no but serious great video B-man!

[@calirod]

That is awesome, thanks for the positive feedback and taking the time to comment. Best of luck on you project!

[@adventureswithedna]

I built a Model A chassis as a teenager. Did something similar on my rear leaf spring to get it connected

[@brokenbonegarage8910]

10 for sure! Great explanations, you make it look so simple. Like Mikescott4007 said, maybe tell us what are the parts and who makes them. Keep it up.

[@calirod]

Thank you! I honestly was not expecting 10's :) Celyna and I will keep going!

[@brokenbonegarage8910]

I watched all your videos, especially the ones about your 32, calm explanations, great background music, great camera work, good sound.. It's well deserved. I learned a lot. I've played with cars a lot, I'm in the middle of a full rebuild. I even owned a 32 for a very short time in another life, but never really worked on one of them, Planning to build one is intimidating because of the price of parts, you don't want to buy the wrong firewall, wrong or mismatched front axle, or wrong crossmember for instance. So educating ourselves with this kind of video, is gold. Celyna brings another level to the videos, she looks motivated and eager to learn and to get the work done. Like I said, keep it up. Thanks

[@calirod]

made my day... thank you.

[@georgeparadis538]

Who’s chassis? Looks like a walden jitney with the sliding trans mount. Who fit the ladder bars to the axle? I know you are not there yet but do you need to clearance the fuel tank to clear the winters quick change Nice job on the videos

[@calirod]

Thanks George , the chassis and axle was welded at a local shop and is made up from some old SoCal parts and crossmembers I sell in CALIROD.com The tank will be behind the seat 👍🏽 Thanks for taking the time !

[@mikescott4007]

I’ll give you a 10😊 if you could tell us who makes the parts you are using that would be great like the frame, the rear end, etc.

[@calirod]

Thanks Mike! I'll be sure to start including that info in future videos. Your suggestions are well received :)

[@martykath4427]

And if your vehicle has a hard ride you take out leaves until it becomes comfortable.