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Jan 28, 2018 | 10:12 PM

46fordtruck

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Spring width

I'm sure you all here can help with this. I have a 9" out of a '59 F100 for my '46. I have the '59 spring plates for attaching the U-bolts, thanks to willowbilly for those. Here's my concern, the '46 spring is 2" wide, the '59 had 2¼" wide springs. Will this be an issue, having the original springs ¼" narrower? Not sure if the springs in the U-bolts help control lateral rear movement.

Jan 29, 2018 | 12:50 AM

catimann

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Couldn't one just stuff a ¼" plate between and call it a day? It's not like you are going to use it for commercial purposes.

Jan 29, 2018 | 08:46 AM

willowbilly3

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You should be fine. The spring center bolt is what locates everything.

Jan 29, 2018 | 08:50 AM

tinman52

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From: northwest MT

Yup, it'll work fine.......once everything is clamped together it can't go anywhere.
I have had the same setup on my F-1 for years.

Jan 29, 2018 | 08:59 AM