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art deco leaf springs #746116 05/10/2011 12:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Rancho Cordova, California S steppenwood Shop Shark
steppenwood Shop Shark S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Rancho Cordova, California	Hello, Does anyone know what the difference between '41-'46 front leaf springs and the '47'-'54 years?

Re: art deco leaf springs steppenwood #746316 05/11/2011 3:53 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 89 Gilbert S.C C cvett Shop Shark
cvett Shop Shark C Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 89 Gilbert S.C	John, Do not know if this helps or not as both show the frame specifications and it looks as if the dimensions between the spring holders are shorter on the 47-54. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1942_47/4247csm202.htm http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/51ctsm0202.htm

Re: art deco leaf springs cvett #746317 05/11/2011 3:56 AM
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cvett Shop Shark C Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 89 Gilbert S.C	John, Sorry, my mistake the specs for the 48-54 are longer.

Re: art deco leaf springs cvett #746373 05/11/2011 1:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Rancho Cordova, California S steppenwood Shop Shark
steppenwood Shop Shark S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Rancho Cordova, California	Thanks for the info. 'Cause I just found out the my front driver side leaf springs are about 2 inches longer than the passenger side. Probably off of a '48-'54 truck. Now I gotta find a new set.

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