Yep, used one from a junk yard is your best bet.
Look at more trucks than just your exact model and year, likely a lot of interchangeability in that part. Measure spring width and axle tube diameter to match up another one.


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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