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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8 | My 48 Chevy 1/2 ton has two sets of leaf springs. One set is mounted above the axel and one set is mounted below the axel. Both appear to be original.
All of the trucks and pics of 47-49 trucks that I have seen only have one set.
Have you ever seen this configuration before? Can you explain?
Thanks in advance.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | I have parted several trucks in the last few months and a few have had them I believe they were dealer installed I say this because they were not riveted but bolt on assemblies. It was a simple way to increase capacity I guess back in the day. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 461 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 461 | They were designed to carry additional load in the bed, always called them helper springs, I'm sure someone has a better term. These old trucks were ment to work and carry stuff. I removed mine as I don't intend to haul anything heavy. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ....my dad and grandad always called them "overload" springs! | | |
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