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Large Front 8 Leaf Spring Suspension Clamp for Ford GPW
Large front 8-leaf spring clamp
Ford GPW type with rivet fixing
This large spring clamp was developed for the front 8-leaf springs of the Ford GPW. The clamp features the characteristic Ford design with U-shaped construction and rivet fixing through the top, in contrast to the crimped strap-type clamps of the Willys MB.
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Material Low carbon steel |
Type GPW-5330-B specification |
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Application Front 8-leaf spring |
Quantity required 2 per spring, 4 per vehicle |
Features
- U-shaped clamp construction with rivet fixing
- Specific for Ford GPW front suspension
- Replacement part for original GPW-5330-B
- Suitable for 8-leaf front springs
- Provided with rivet holes for correct assembly
★ Replica of the original Ford design, based on the Model A spring clamp system that Ford reused for GPW production during WWII.
Installation notes
The clamp is bent around the spring pack and secured with a rivet through the top. Ensure the clamp fits tightly around the correct leaves (7-8 leaves). 2 large clamps are required per front spring.
Compatibility
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Ford GPW-type clamp with rivet fixing. The Willys MB used a different system with crimped strap-type clamps. Not interchangeable without modification. For 8-leaf early production springs; later 10-leaf springs require different clamp dimensions (GPW-5330-C).
Historical context
Ford reused the proven Model A spring clamp design (code 5330) for GPW production. This rivet system differed fundamentally from the Willys MB crimped strap system, although both manufacturers used the same part number.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |