Front Spring To Crossmember Pad?

[falkengeist]

Front Spring To Crossmember Pad? Was there any such thing in 1941? I removed my front spring, and when I went to replace it I realized there was a piece of padding stuck to the underside of the crossmember. I've had some earlier cars and never remember seeing such a thing. Possibly a previous owner addition, or a Henry Ford improvement?

 

[JSeery]

They all should have them.

 

[falkengeist]

Thanks very much. My Model A didn't have one one, and whether they also had them originally is incidental now since the 1941 is my only older truck.

 

[19Fordy]

Make one out of .090 aluminum and it will not absorb moisture and rot away.

 

[Kube]

Yep, through 1948 all springs received an anti-squeak pad. It was a heavy (dense) woven material. My guess, cotton and soaked in some type of oil or Cosmoline.

 

[revkev6]

something similar to the body mount pad maybe??

 

[Kube]

something similar to the body mount pad maybe??

No. It is perhaps about 1/8"+ thick when new. It is definitely woven - no doubt for strength & durability. Most places like C&G, etc. sell them. About $3 each.