Something interesting on topic

[enjenjo]

I was taking apart the rear of a 47 Ford 1/2 ton today, and the rear springs looked familiar. A little measuring showed me they are the same as 42 to 48 Car front springs. Only the spring pins are different. Henry Ford strikes again!

[McGrath]

Wouldn't the Spring rate have been different though? Or did they just stack a couple of shorter ones with it?

[Sam F.]

your GAY enjenjo!!! hhahahaa

[enjenjo]

"your GAY enjenjo!!! hhahahaa "

I, didn't get on my hands and knees for you, but you did for me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[enjenjo]

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Wouldn't the Spring rate have been different though? Or did they just stack a couple of shorter ones with it?

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They used two in the back, where the higher spring rate was needed. There are the same number of leaves.

[Sam F.]

LOL!

[DrJ]

Thanks Frank,

What is the leaf width and eye to eye length on those springs?

[enjenjo]

2" wide, 44"+ on the length. 9 leaves

[manyolcars]

you know we can count on Frank for the good info! Thanks

[hotrodxheart]

Enjenjo can you do me a favor if you still have the bed on can you measure from the bottom of the body line on the rear center, to the top of the bed. I’m rebuilding a 47 bed. Made a new inner frame and re did the lower section of the sides. I’m getting it back together and need these numbers to get it right thanks

[enjenjo]

no bed, sorry. Just got the rear end , springs, and a chunk of frame. the rest of the truck is long gone.