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Old May 21, 2019 | 05:47 PM
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What is this cargo light bracket?

It’s on a 72 f100 ranger xlt. My father in law said the truck came with beefier rear suspension and a 360 engine. Is this a camper mount? Or was it for antennas? The truck is 100% original as his dad (the owner who has since passed) was into modifying his trucks.

This is the best pic I have of it.
 
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Old May 21, 2019 | 06:20 PM
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Not factory, probably a radio antennae bracket.
 
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Old May 22, 2019 | 12:38 AM
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Yeah, I was thinking it was a CB antennae mount too.
 
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Gotcha, thanks guys! Is there an easy way to tell if the truck does in fact have a beefier suspension?
 
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Old May 22, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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Gotcha, thanks guys! Is there an easy way to tell if the truck does in fact have a beefier suspension?
Yes, easy as getting a Marti report...at least if it came w/ heavy duty springs from the factory:

https://www.martiauto.com/

...a well spent $18 IMO.
 
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Would that "HD" suspension be the Flex o Matic?
Look at the rear spring bushing area. Does it have a cantilever arm built into it? That helps push down the spring, effectively shortening it and making it stiffer with a load on.

 
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