Hello all About to replace my rear leafs. The person I bought from said these were overload springs for AD trucks I plan to install in my ‘50 1/2 ton since I haul fire wood or other heavy stuff sometimes
Any one seen these before or have any opinion on installing on a 1/2 ton?
I suppose they would work, but they'd have to be sandwiched above the main springs and the pivot bracket on the axle. Looks like one pad that would contact the bottom of the frame rail is missing. A piece of tire tread would probably work to replace it.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
A piece of tire tread would probably work to replace it.
That’s funny. Look closely at the existing bumpers and you will see that they have been replaced with tire tread!
My ‘52 3100 came with overload springs and they appear to be factory, listed on page 434 of the 1929-1954 Chevrolet Master Parts and Accessories Catalog under 7.503, Spring Assembly, Rear section. 47-54 Util 6 leaves (Aux Springs) Part 604934.
Last edited by Phak1; 01/24/20211:46 PM.
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Look closely at the existing bumpers and you will see that they have been replaced with tire tread!
LOL, Right you are Phil.
Your overloads look like they'd nearly match the weight capacity of the original springs. The ones that the OP posted look pretty wimpy in comparison.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
