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Old 08-27-2017 | 08:58 AM
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I have what they call a "jungle gym" trailer under my old drag boat that was built in 1959. I found when replacing the bearings they used parts off of a 1947-59 GM truck wheel posts and bearings. The issue I am having is trailer springs are listed by size (and to small) and auto springs are listed by the make and model only. The springs that are on it now are 9 layer leaf springs, double eye that is 36" long and 2" wide. Anyone have an old truck to look under or have a clue what spring is the right one?
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Old 08-27-2017 | 10:18 AM
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Maybe time for replacement axle's so you can source parts easier?
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Old 08-27-2017 | 10:19 AM
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Its not to bad to have springs made if you cant find them.
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Old 08-27-2017 | 12:29 PM
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Give John R Spring a call. 248-588-7200. They will be able to tell you,
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Old 08-27-2017 | 12:41 PM
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Check locally, I found a place in my neck of the woods that built custom leaf springs. Very reasonably priced too.
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