Leaf Springs; what do you think?

[Brumbach]

I found these on ebay and asked if they are original. The response was yes but they don't look like mine. Specifically, the clamps are different. They actually look like reproductions. What do you think?

http://tinyurl.com/z5sxzty

[45auto]

They looked to be an older replacement spring pack. The spring clips and the square edges give it away.
Have you tried Quarter Ton Military (QTM)--he is on ebay, just find an auction he has and email him what you need. I know where he gets most of his parts and he may be able to come up with some NOS or original used springs.
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Harold W.
MVPA #6833
1945 GPW
1950 CJV-35/U
1951 M38 1952 M38
1962 USMC Contract M38A1
1953 Strick M100 1967 Johnson M416
1968 CJ5 4-Speed 1969 CJ5 V6

[Brumbach]

Thanks for the response and lead. PS: I discovered I've already talked with him. What I need is the main front spring. He has nos but with the groove in it. Aside from looking different than the original, is there any reason it wouldn't perform as the original?

[wesk]

As Harold said they are post production Willys replacements.


Early production


Later 51/52 production
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[RonD2]

Just rookie curious here, but are 10-leaf springs original to the M38? Odds are I'm missing something......and Wes will straighten me out pdq...
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

[wesk]

Yes, the M38 came with 10 leaf fronts. The CJ heavy duty fronts were 8 leaf.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[RonD2]

Dang it! Thanks Wes! Should've looked at the TM first instead of my half-heimers memory (can't remember sh*t half the time). Ten in the front, eleven in the rear. Thank you Sir! May I have another?

I should know better by now.........
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

[45auto]

I know the springs--a friend had a set on his restored M38 and they looked good. Unless you know to look for the groove you didn't notice it. They were military replacement springs made by a different manufacture--late M38A1 springs look just like them.
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Harold W.
MVPA #6833
1945 GPW
1950 CJV-35/U
1951 M38 1952 M38
1962 USMC Contract M38A1
1953 Strick M100 1967 Johnson M416
1968 CJ5 4-Speed 1969 CJ5 V6