This bit of info makes me realize I made the right decision when I had a
suspension shop do this work, and they were probably telling me the truth
about the front springs needing to be replaced and re-bushed to the frame.
Tim
'50 1/2t Chev Dlx
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> From: WR Teto[SMTP:monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com]
> Reply To: WR Teto
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 12:35 AM
> To: Ole Trucks
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Suspension interchange
>
> also check conndition of front spring
> > rear
> > eye. They wear thin when pin cuts thru bushing.
>
>
> I'll second Bob's suggestion here. When I tore apart my front
> suspension on my 53 3100, the passenger side front spring was totally
> separated from its rear eye! Good items to change in any type of
> overhaul in my opinion.
>
> Wally / Templeton, MA
> 51 3100 rodstoration project
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>
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>
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