Large Rear 11 Leaf Spring Suspension Clamp for Ford GPW
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Large rear spring clamp for 9-leaf rear spring
Ford GPW version with riveted fastening
This large spring clamp holds the leaves of the rear leaf spring together on the Ford GPW. Unlike the Willys MB which used bent metal bands, Ford applied typical clamped versions on the GPW with a riveted bolt and nut. Per 9-leaf rear spring, two large and two small clamps are required.
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Material Rolled carbon steel |
Version Ford GPW type with riveted bolt |
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Position Rear spring, large clamp |
Application 9-leaf and 11-leaf rear spring systems |
Features
- Large spring clamp for rear leaf suspension
- Typical Ford GPW version with riveted fastening
- Differs from Willys MB band clamps
- Suitable for 9-leaf and 11-leaf rear spring systems
- Per rear spring: 2 large clamps + 2 small clamps required
★ Authentic reproduction of the Ford GPW spring clamp as Ford applied it instead of the Willys band clamps. Essential component when restoring Ford GPW leaf springs.
Installation notes
The spring clamp is bent around the spring pack and riveted at the top. Use per 9-leaf rear spring 2 large clamps (GPW-5724C) and 2 small clamps (GPW-5724A). For 11-leaf late-war spring systems, 4 large and 4 small clamps per set are likewise required.
Compatibility
Please note: Ford GPW used riveted spring clamps, whilst Willys MB applied bent metal band clamps. These are not interchangeable in terms of original correctness. For correct Ford restoration, the GPW clamps with riveted bolt are essential.
Historical context
Ford reused for the GPW the spring clamp design from the Model A with code 5330, but adapted this for the thicker spring packs of the GPW. Where the Model A still used a stamped pin, Ford switched on the GPW to riveted fastening.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |