Front spring 39 pickup

[sunshine]

Thanks for any info. .? How many leafs should be in front I have 8 and looks to be weak , the main leaf is not arched at all . I have a 13 leaf spring from a 41 pickup will it work or can I remove some leafs if so which ones. THANk YOU. SUNSHINE

 

[marko39]

37-39 pass. and comm. used 11 leafs (78 5310-c) or 12 leafs (78 5310-d) for "rough" roads. my 39 tudor had 11 (several broken) and i replaced it with one from my parts car which had 12.

 

[G.M.]

You can re arch the spring yourself. Draw on cardboard the arch needed.
Then bend the spring leaves to match. I did my 39 pick up 25 years ago
and it still sits good. Or a local spring company can do it for you. G.M.

 

[Kube]

Thanks for any info. .? How many leafs should be in front I have 8 and looks to be weak , the main leaf is not arched at all . I have a 13 leaf spring from a 41 pickup will it work or can I remove some leafs if so which ones. THANk YOU. SUNSHINE

Eleven is correct. It is in my opinion critical to get your hands on (preferably) a NOS spring. Modern replacements are typically not "matched" well to Ford specifications. I might suggest you contact Carpenter's.
Removing a leaf or two from an incorrect spring is not as simple as simply taking one or more away. Each leaf was manufactured to a specific weight / height ratio.