Re: Wm300 vs WDX


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Posted by Clint Dixon [216.248.73.1] on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:30:46 :

In Reply to: Wm300 vs WDX posted by Sterling from Texas [166.147.72.157] on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 20:40:23 :

After the first year or so two, three, or four spring rates were available (depending upon the year). Generally, the newer the truck, the heavier the spring rate.

Also, the early trucks had longer rear shackles than the later models. This, coupled with the fact that early trucks tended to use the lightest front springs available, caused early trucks to have a tail-high stance (or California Rake) to them. Later trucks with the heavier springs also had the shorter rear shackles, so the rears tended to stay about even in height across the years, whereas the fronts tended to set higher due to the heavier spring rates in later years and with the front shackles never changing length. This gave later trucks a more level stance.

I kind of like the earlier trucks with their tail-high stance. When they are fully loaded they do not look like a dog that is dragging its rear end.

But to better answer your question: No. The suspension height did not change necessarily on purpose. All of the rest of the package, steering caster, etc. stayed the same regardless of the springs installed on the trucks. The only exception that I know of was the front frame-to-axle brake hose got about three inches longer in 1951 and stayed that way until the end.

Junior



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