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| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 | I was wondering if anyone knows of any late model vehicle rearleaf that work well on 47-53 chevy half-ton pickups. I'm looking for something with a low ride height. I know that many companies produce aftermarket kits; but I was wanting to see if anybody has ever seen any other springs retrofitted to these trucks.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Not really any- the '47-53 use much narrower springs than modern vehicles. There are plenty of aftermarket springs available though.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Nope, I looked for new springs for my 1 ton, no luck. http://www.eatonsprings.com/ made me a set exactly how I wanted, I am very happy with the springs and service, and even the price/value. Grigg | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 | Some guys have used Dodge Caravan springs...I believe they would give you a lower ride height, but also a lower capacity as well.
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