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Frame rails resting on rear leaf springs

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My new to me 1964 Galaxie 500 has the frame rails resting on the rear leaf springs. Is this because of the shackle mount bending over it's 61 years? If not what could be the cause?
 
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That looks like a lowering set up of some sort. I think you need to modify the shackle, not the spring. It looks like that end of spring touches the frame all the time. You may be able to add spacers to where the rear shackle mount attaches to the frame, or shorten the legs to the spring eye. Is that bent bracket, rear shackle mount, bolted to the frame?