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Old 03-30-2011, 03:13 PM
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48 -50 headlight bucket question
Should the headlight bucket have 2 or 3 of the springs that hook at the back of the bucket?
I know it is a simple question but I don't know the answer.
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Old 03-30-2011, 04:00 PM
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It should have 3 springs. I found out when I pulled the headlights off my truck last weekend.

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I wouldn't swear it should have 3, or if it actually needs 3. I've seen plenty of them with only 2, and they seemed to work ok. I would say if it works fine as is, don't sweat it.
 
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The reason I questioned it was my originals had three springs and the replacements I got had two. Not an issue to move over two springs to match stock. Just thought I should check to be sure.
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Should have three. Picture below is of a 48-50 grille that I have.

 
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Should have three. Picture below is of a 48-50 grille that I have.

I'm jealous... all your spares look good...
 
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Actually, the grilles are from trucks that I've parted out over the years. That picture is probably about three years old. Just sold the green grille today. Now I'm officially out of stock on 48-50 grilles.
 
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