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37 vs 49 rear leaf springs #1105680 05/31/2015 7:21 AM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 34 Sussex, United Kingdom J jonnyenglish Wrench Fetcher
jonnyenglish Wrench Fetcher J Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 34 Sussex, United Kingdom	Hi, ive been offered some new rear leaf springs off of a 1937 truck, does anyone know what the differences are to the 1949 springs, as I hope they will fit my 49 1/2 ton? Thanks Last edited by jonnyenglish; 05/31/2015 8:43 AM.

Re: 37 vs 49 rear leaf springs jonnyenglish #1105697 05/31/2015 1:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 USA 4 46Sparky 'Bolter
46Sparky 'Bolter 4 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 USA	The 1929-1950 Master Parts Catalog shows the Rear Springs for '37 through '46 Half tons were the same. There was a change beginning in '47. I don't know the differences, but my guess is the later models were longer. Someone here will know for certain.

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