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FordCustom · 04-24-2014, 08:38 PM

On my 1950 F-1 I have ten leaves at all four corners. Is this normal? I did notice that the threads on the u Bolts don't protrude out of the nuts at all. In fact only about half of the threads are used in the nuts. Was this a heavy hauling conversion or is this stock?

Ross F-1 · 04-24-2014, 08:43 PM

Fronts have 8 leaves

alan · 04-25-2014, 07:47 AM

take out at least 2/3 leaves, maybe four and the ride will greatly improve-that is unless you are hauling firewood or mulch

FordCustom · 05-04-2014, 05:45 PM

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I just counted them again. Mine has ten all the way around, not 8 in front. Well, I was going to put a homemade flatbed on it? That will help I am sure.

04-24-2014, 08:38 PM	#1
FordCustom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston, Tejas Posts: 274	1950 F-1, how many leaves? On my 1950 F-1 I have ten leaves at all four corners. Is this normal? I did notice that the threads on the u Bolts don't protrude out of the nuts at all. In fact only about half of the threads are used in the nuts. Was this a heavy hauling conversion or is this stock?

04-24-2014, 08:43 PM	#2
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 1950 F-1, how many leaves? Fronts have 8 leaves __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

04-25-2014, 07:47 AM	#3
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: 1950 F-1, how many leaves? take out at least 2/3 leaves, maybe four and the ride will greatly improve-that is unless you are hauling firewood or mulch

05-04-2014, 05:45 PM	#4
FordCustom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston, Tejas Posts: 274	Re: 1950 F-1, how many leaves? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just counted them again. Mine has ten all the way around, not 8 in front. Well, I was going to put a homemade flatbed on it? That will help I am sure.