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Old 03-20-2018, 02:39 AM   #1
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Default 46-48 Spring

Is the front and back spring on the 46/47/48 Ford the same? I have one that has been in the shed for years and can't remember which it is! Also ,are they a different lenght to the pre war Ford? cheers
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Old 03-20-2018, 07:09 AM   #2
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No , rears are longer. That looks like a front but it also looks more like a 37 to.41 to me
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I believe fronts are 2 inches wide and rears are 2 & 1/4 wide
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Old 03-20-2018, 09:29 AM   #4
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flathead48 is correct. Also the 46-48 have the big eyes, believe 1 3/16".
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The front had a bigger arch and is a little narrower. The back is flatter and beffier.
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