Topic: interchangable front spring


deka1951    -- 10-15-2016 @ 11:45 AM
  New user here. Just got a 41 super deluxe. The front spring is broken. What years will interchange.42,46,47,48? Sorry if this has already been explained. I am not familiar with this forum yet.
Dennis K Anderson Maryville Tn


trjford8    -- 10-15-2016 @ 1:11 PM
  Is the main leaf broken or others broken? If the main leaf is still good you can use leaves from a 40 spring to make the repair. Essentially the '41 spring, according to the Ford Chassis Parts Catalog is by itself. The '42-48 spring is longer and the '40 spring is a tad shorter. Check around with those parts vendors that have new old stock (NOS) parts. They probably have a new spring if you need it.


deka1951    -- 10-15-2016 @ 2:34 PM
  The main leaf is broken. Thanks for the response.
Dennis K Anderson


42wagon    -- 10-15-2016 @ 5:16 PM
  Try Eaton Spring www.eatondetroitspring.com They say they have the specifications to make any antique car leaf spring. They made a rear spring for my station wagon.


TomO    -- 10-17-2016 @ 8:11 AM
  Try Little Dearborn and Mike Dennis. They may have a NOS or a NORS spring. It will be less expensive than having Eaton make a new spring.

Tom


deka1951    -- 10-18-2016 @ 4:50 AM
  Ordered one from Little Dearborn. Thanks for the info.
Dennis K Anderson
Maryville Tn


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