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Joe K · 03-12-2020, 10:01 AM

Technically, it is possible to "measure" an existing worn front spring to get to the information on leaf thickness.

One wants to measure near the center bolt. Wear will occur between leaves and particularly near the ends, both on the tips and where they strike the next leaf in line.

Lengths won't change.

Hmm. I think I have an original spring disassembled upstairs - it has a broken leaf for which I have the replacement, but may be waiting to be measured?

Or maybe someone has the print? A lot of prints have escaped from the Benson Ford Archive. As long as one doesn't "reproduce" for sale, isn't the information now in the public domain/"fair use only?"

Joe K

03-12-2020, 10:01 AM	#12
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: 12 leaf front spring in 82A pickup Technically, it is possible to "measure" an existing worn front spring to get to the information on leaf thickness. One wants to measure near the center bolt. Wear will occur between leaves and particularly near the ends, both on the tips and where they strike the next leaf in line. Lengths won't change. Hmm. I think I have an original spring disassembled upstairs - it has a broken leaf for which I have the replacement, but may be waiting to be measured? Or maybe someone has the print? A lot of prints have escaped from the Benson Ford Archive. As long as one doesn't "reproduce" for sale, isn't the information now in the public domain/"fair use only?" Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.