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hotrodA · 02-18-2017, 06:39 PM

I understand that the OE type cab to frame bolts (as furnished by Roy N) have a small spring that is used to allow the cab to move around to cushion the cab and occupants.

Are these really necessary on a truck that will never be off smooth pavement?

How about some thin rubber cushions or thicker webbing between the cab and frame and bolt it directly?

Thanks!

alanwoodieman · 02-18-2017, 06:47 PM

there is a pad also. the bolt goes thru the cab mount thru a rubber cushion then thru the frame and under the frame the spring goes on the bolt, which has a cotter key hole and a crown nut. this spring allows the frame to flex with out flexing the cab mount.

Tinker · 02-18-2017, 10:22 PM

Yes they are a good thing. Might find a valve spring will work just fine.

Frame welting is fairly cheap.

Roy is a great guy.

hotrodA · 02-19-2017, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the responses.

How about radiator mounting springs?

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-19-2017, 02:10 PM

Wow - never knew about cab springs for a 1/2 ton. I've always got the 2-3 I've owned mounted on the wood and bolted them down. Only thing separating the wood from the frame was frame webbing. Thanks for the info

V12Bill · 02-19-2017, 04:48 PM

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Mine has springs on the front 2 and the rear 2 bolts. I used a valve spring on one that was missing.

02-18-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
hotrodA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogersville, TN Posts: 797	38-41 Pickup body to frame bolts?? I understand that the OE type cab to frame bolts (as furnished by Roy N) have a small spring that is used to allow the cab to move around to cushion the cab and occupants. Are these really necessary on a truck that will never be off smooth pavement? How about some thin rubber cushions or thicker webbing between the cab and frame and bolt it directly? Thanks!

02-18-2017, 06:47 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: 38-41 Pickup body to frame bolts?? there is a pad also. the bolt goes thru the cab mount thru a rubber cushion then thru the frame and under the frame the spring goes on the bolt, which has a cotter key hole and a crown nut. this spring allows the frame to flex with out flexing the cab mount.

02-18-2017, 10:22 PM	#3
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: 38-41 Pickup body to frame bolts?? Yes they are a good thing. Might find a valve spring will work just fine. Frame welting is fairly cheap. Roy is a great guy. Last edited by Tinker; 02-18-2017 at 10:29 PM.

02-19-2017, 10:04 AM	#4
hotrodA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogersville, TN Posts: 797	Re: 38-41 Pickup body to frame bolts?? Thanks for the responses. How about radiator mounting springs?

02-19-2017, 02:10 PM	#5
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 38-41 Pickup body to frame bolts?? Wow - never knew about cab springs for a 1/2 ton. I've always got the 2-3 I've owned mounted on the wood and bolted them down. Only thing separating the wood from the frame was frame webbing. Thanks for the info __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-19-2017, 04:48 PM	#6
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: 38-41 Pickup body to frame bolts?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mine has springs on the front 2 and the rear 2 bolts. I used a valve spring on one that was missing.