From: Lehmans (lehmans@execpc.com)
Date: Sat Jun 22 2002 - 06:40:54 PDT
I got a set from Vintage Jeep Parts in Tx. Russell is very quick to respond and will advise best course of action for repairs.. also if he ain't got it he will suggest where to get if from
w/o trying to sell you something you don't need.
http://www.vintagejeepparts.com/
Good luck,
Daryl Lehman
Sean Bathrick wrote:
> I have a 53 M38A1 and every one that I have seen, including mine is like that. When you stop, if you think it's sitting high or low on a side, pick up or push down. Nice and level again.
> Sean
>
> MVPA 14222
> 53 M38A1
> 51 M135
> 67 M416
>
> >>> "Horrocks, Aaron" <ACHb@pge.com> 06/21/02 08:37AM >>>
> Okay, I'm not asleep. I've had my Mountain Dew this morning...
> And I have a question that's on my mind! (At least one of the more important
> ones)
>
> Most of my restoration experience has been with late 60's and early 70's
> muscle cars, mostly Plymouth and Dodge. And since I've done a (mostly
> complete) frame-off restoration on my M38A1, I've noticed a few things that
> aren't quite right. It's an early 50's vehicle which I don't have experience
> with.
>
> The leaf springs on my jeep aren't bouncy and springy. After going over a
> few bumps, they are reluctant to push the jeep back up from the axels.
> Sometimes they need a bit of help - Like I'll get out and pull the jeep back
> up a couple of inches. Also, I've noticed that the right side rear wants to
> sit higher than the left.
>
> I haven't rebuilt a 50 year old like this before. My thinking is that the
> springs are old and worn out, and have lost their strength and spring.
> (heck, one of the layers on the front right broke recently)
>
> So, list, are springs on an old vehicle something that goes out easy? Where
> can I get new replacement M38A1 springs? I have new shocks in there, and I
> want to go as authentic as possible.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron Horrocks
> 1954 M38A1
> 1970 Road Runner
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: micdunn [mailto:micdunn@ev1.net]
> Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 8:05 AM
> To: mil-veh@mil-veh.org
> Subject: [MV] All quiet on the MV front
>
> List, are you all asleep?
> -Sarge
>
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