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#56507 02/13/2006 11:29 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 103 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 103 | Howdy, I want to install new rear leaf springs on my 41 Chevy 1 ton. I put a mustang II ifs on the front and have a new rear end,a 3:42 posi 8.5 GM. My question is can I install 1/2 ton leaf springs on my truck? are they the same length and in the same position as the 1 ton? I don't plan on hauling anything in my truck. 2nd question, my title states that my truck is a 1 ton. The wheel base on my truck is 125 1/4" but according to the spec sheet that size is for a 3/4 ton truck. Thanks in advance any help is appreciated. James B.
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#56508 02/18/2006 1:47 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 | James
The half ton springs will not fit.
I used the springs from a Toyota,they have to be cut off with a grinder or torch and welded back on.
2nd-a one ton frame is straight and the 3/4 has a hump over the rear end,this would be best if you don't want your axle to hit the frame.
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#56509 02/19/2006 9:15 AM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 103 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 103 | My truck has a hump. Someone told me that it's a 3/4 ton special. I'll probably will have to get them custom made. Thanks James B.
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#56510 02/19/2006 2:03 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | James B,
According the the book, you should have 2 inch wide rear springs that are 46 inches long? Just making sure we are talking about the right springs...
Anyway..do you have your old ones? If so, take them to a goood spring shop and they should be able to repair yours or make a new set. For my half ton, my spring shop bent new mains and used the rest. It was still a little spendy, but all things considered, not too bad. | | |
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