The Eton Detroit Spring for $350 is the original 1949 8 leaf two stage (5-3) spring with a rate of 365 and a 3 ¾” arch (22-166). If the St. Louis Spring is the same I would buy it. It’s probably the 8 leaf spring with a rate of 315 and a 3 ½” arch (22-184). That is the spring they sell today for the 1947-1955 ½ and ¾ ton truck.
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General Spring front 22-184 $149 and the rear 7(4/3) 22-173 $224.
Interesting detail, thanks! I don't know what the "rate" number is referring to?
As to the St. Louis springs they quoted me, the fronts were 1 3/4" and 9 leaves. No rate number specified. The rears they were quoting were 2" wide and 11 leaves.
The General Springs listings look like what's on my truck now: 8 leaves front, 7 leaves rear. Good price on those.
