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Any one have info on brake spring color for 1/2 & 3/4 ton 54 -55 1st series trucks?

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PS made a template for the owner wanting measurements for the 54-55 hood emblem who hasn't responded yet

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Hy 28Graham, I'm going to assume you're asking about return springs, 1/2 ton front and rear [4 3/8" effective length] and they are purple. 3/4 ton front and rear with 12" brakes [4 13/16" effective length] and they are brown, hope that helps. I am very curious about why the colour is important?

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My 55 1st series was purchased new by my father and I'm trying to gt is as close as possible to factory fresh. Ive used the truck since I was 15 I'm 53 now.


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