28/29 AA Brake rod anti rattler questions

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Stakebed
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Body Type: Grainbox
Model Year: 1929
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28/29 AA Brake rod anti rattler questions

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Alright, need some clarification from you gurus:

When i got my truck it had no anti rattlers whatsoever so i don't know whats normal. They should be the flat steel type correct?

Are the front anti rattlers on the AA the same as the regular model A's?

The rear service brake anti rattlers are the springs that tension the idler lever midway between cross shaft and rear axle correct? Where can these springs be found? Where exactly do they mount?

The rear emergency brakes i see there are the L brackets welded to the radius rods but were these AA specific or is it another set of regular model A fronts? Or do i use the regular model a rears?

Much appreciated - getting a list for IOLA and need all the details i can get before i go.
Hayslip
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Re: 28/29 AA Brake rod anti rattler questions

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The flat springs are the same for car and AA truck. The idler has a coil return spring illustrated in the latest club news (Hint:join the club). Installation is shown in the Service Bulletins. There are several coil springs; one is available from vendors. Best, Ed
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Stakebed
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Re: 28/29 AA Brake rod anti rattler questions

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Good news that the flat springs are the same
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