Was there an option of a helper spring from the factory? My rear has a set of helper springs on it which I just assumed where added later but is weird is there are factory brackets that look like stops for the helper springs.

 

My 1946 has the same set-up. My dad thought it was something my grandfather put on, but since it looks the same, maybe it is a factory set-up.

 

btw, I'm not going to put the "overloads" back on, but am putting the standard leaf springs back on.

 

Here is a pic.

 

I took mine off too as I am lowering the truck. When I removed the stop brackets I saw a factory looking stamping with numbers which made me believe it was something factory.

 

I have the same springs on my 53.

 

Sure those aren't the 1T spring setup?

 

Could be..... My grandfather worked this truck hard back in the 50's.

 

My '49 F1 has the same set up. What's the1T set up Ax? Will it make a differance on the stance if I take them off? Thanks Randy

 

My 47 1/2 ton has got the same springs . Kind of like them . Lets you know you are in a truck !

 

1T = 1 Ton load capacity

 

Thanks AX! Knew it would be something simple, I was trying to make it hard! Randy

 

Its weird as multiple 1/2 ton guys are saying they have the same setup. Maybe I should post the part number stamped on it and see if we can find it in a catalog? Would like to know if someone could use them as I dont need them.

 

My 51 Panel has the helper springs, but my 52 didn't. I searched for a set and found them on a 49 F1. The stop brackets on the 49 were a different design than on my 52. The 52s are just like on your truck.

I wouldn't mind having a spare set of helper springs, but shipping would probably be the killer.

 

I have them on my '54, but it looks like angle iron for stops. Dennis