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bw4sale · 02-11-2012, 03:04 PM

These were on my shortbed when I tore it down and I have no plans to reuse them. They're not factory, but they are period correct. They mount in front of the axle right behind the cab and rest on the trailing arm. Just wondering if they are worth anything or should I send them to the scrapyard. Thanks.

**Todd68Chevy** · 02-12-2012, 07:49 AM

I am sorry but I do not know what the value would be but I would think someone would want them. Do you have any pictures of them installed (how they mounted). Did you drive the truck with them on it? Was the ride stiffer than normal or did they sit above and only hit when the truck had a load? I know the weight of shipping will probably hurt selling them but I would still think they have more value than what they weigh in scrap metal.

bw4sale · 02-12-2012, 10:12 AM

I don't think I have any pics of when they were on the truck. I'll have to look. IIRC the rubber pads rested on the TA's all the time. Didn't get to drive the truck enough to know if they affected the ride.

I'm going to post them up on the parts board and see if I can get something for them. They're about 25 lbs each so shipping will probably be high.

**Todd68Chevy** · 02-12-2012, 11:28 AM

Neat part. So it sounds like they probably would not work on a lowered truck.

Because of the weight, Greyhound Bus might be a good shipping option if you have that available to you. Neat part. Good Luck

tooter · 02-12-2012, 02:47 PM

few picts on my 67 lwb

VWNate1 · 02-24-2012, 05:40 PM

Link to Ad please ? .

I'd like them , will put to good use on a working rig .

I'm glad you're asking instead of just tossing in the scrap pile ~ I see so much good stuff crushed for scrap here in Cali. , Land of Fruits , Nuts & Flakes .

TIA ,

02-11-2012, 03:04 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Overload helper springs These were on my shortbed when I tore it down and I have no plans to reuse them. They're not factory, but they are period correct. They mount in front of the axle right behind the cab and rest on the trailing arm. Just wondering if they are worth anything or should I send them to the scrapyard. Thanks. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

02-12-2012, 07:49 AM	#2
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Overload helper springs I am sorry but I do not know what the value would be but I would think someone would want them. Do you have any pictures of them installed (how they mounted). Did you drive the truck with them on it? Was the ride stiffer than normal or did they sit above and only hit when the truck had a load? I know the weight of shipping will probably hurt selling them but I would still think they have more value than what they weigh in scrap metal. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

02-12-2012, 10:12 AM	#3
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Overload helper springs I don't think I have any pics of when they were on the truck. I'll have to look. IIRC the rubber pads rested on the TA's all the time. Didn't get to drive the truck enough to know if they affected the ride. I'm going to post them up on the parts board and see if I can get something for them. They're about 25 lbs each so shipping will probably be high. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

02-12-2012, 11:28 AM	#4
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: Overload helper springs Neat part. So it sounds like they probably would not work on a lowered truck. Because of the weight, Greyhound Bus might be a good shipping option if you have that available to you. Neat part. Good Luck __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

02-12-2012, 02:47 PM	#5
tooter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moss Point , Ms Posts: 1,342	Re: Overload helper springs few picts on my 67 lwb Attached Images __________________ My Ole 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505830

02-24-2012, 05:40 PM	#6
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Re : Overload helper springs Link to Ad please ? . I'd like them , will put to good use on a working rig . I'm glad you're asking instead of just tossing in the scrap pile ~ I see so much good stuff crushed for scrap here in Cali. , Land of Fruits , Nuts & Flakes . TIA , __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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