regarding the rear springs
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regarding the rear springs
I was looking at the photo's of an AA and noticed a second set of springs other then the main springs. My truck has the main springs but does not have the smaller upside down set of springs. What is this other set for?
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Re: regarding the rear springs
Smiley:
More than likely, they are helper-springs (for lack of another term). You know, so an even heavier load can be hauled. I have what's left of an old frame with a set of helper-springs attached to it. They kind of look like the rear cantilever spring assemblies, but cut right down the middle from top to bottom. Looks like the front or rear half of an assembly.
-- Drew
More than likely, they are helper-springs (for lack of another term). You know, so an even heavier load can be hauled. I have what's left of an old frame with a set of helper-springs attached to it. They kind of look like the rear cantilever spring assemblies, but cut right down the middle from top to bottom. Looks like the front or rear half of an assembly.
-- Drew
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Re: regarding the rear springs
That makes sense. I just wanted to be sure that not all AA's had then as standard factory equipement. thank you
- Barney1930
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Re: regarding the rear springs
Sometimes referred to as 'Overload Springs"
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Re: regarding the rear springs
I have a pair of Maremount helper springs on my early '30 AA, they supposedly add another ton to the capacity.
The truck was originally a tanker from Iowa used to haul water and kerosene out to the combines. Apparently most of the tankers had the helper springs.
The truck was originally a tanker from Iowa used to haul water and kerosene out to the combines. Apparently most of the tankers had the helper springs.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
Here is a pic of my set pre restoration. Note what the addtional load can do to the frame.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
I would only keep those helper springs on the truck if you'll have a heavy body or haul heavy loads. Otherwise get yourself a mouth guard and a kidney belt. You are in for a stiff ride.
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Truckman: "a heavy body" ? I will take it you are referring to the truck body and not my fat A--
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Re: regarding the rear springs
smilebigtt wrote:Truckman: "a heavy body" ? I will take it you are referring to the truck body and not my fat A--
I think he meant my Fat A$$.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
Boy Spectria, the frame in your photo is just ripped in two. A lot of stress there.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
Hey tt,
There was an A-Frame of about 20 feet mounted just forward of those cracks. Along with a monster winch (see photo) the truck was last used for as a yarder to pull Redwood and Doug Fir logs off of Nor Cal Mountains.
I have since carefully cut and ground all those bits off to bring the frame back to original.
There was an A-Frame of about 20 feet mounted just forward of those cracks. Along with a monster winch (see photo) the truck was last used for as a yarder to pull Redwood and Doug Fir logs off of Nor Cal Mountains.
I have since carefully cut and ground all those bits off to bring the frame back to original.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
You can't say they were'nt work horses. Just keep patching it back together.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
I meant the TRUCK body weight. By the way, mine runs about 1200 lbs.
I should have asked how much travel you've got before your helper springs engage. If you can keep them from "helping" during normal operation, they do add quite a visual element. AA springs are already impressive as they are. In fact, a yard of sand, between 3900 and 4200 lbs just makes my truck sit level. I have steel spoke single wheels on the '28 with 6.00 x 20 front, 6.50 x 20 rear tires, just FYI.
Truck Man
I should have asked how much travel you've got before your helper springs engage. If you can keep them from "helping" during normal operation, they do add quite a visual element. AA springs are already impressive as they are. In fact, a yard of sand, between 3900 and 4200 lbs just makes my truck sit level. I have steel spoke single wheels on the '28 with 6.00 x 20 front, 6.50 x 20 rear tires, just FYI.
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Re: regarding the rear springs
HeHeHe!
About the load you mention, What is the Load rating? With Helpers?
About the load you mention, What is the Load rating? With Helpers?
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Re: regarding the rear springs
Last night I did some building up of the bushing hole in the spring pivot bracket. I had to build up I bet a 1/4 inch across the bottom of the bushing bore. I ground it down to where I could tap the bushing in with a lite stroke of a hammer. Now I need to ding the bushing in a way to make sure it does not turn in the bracket and block the grease hole. Took about four hours of work but I'm very happy. One more to do.