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TT Overloads?

Post by BUSHMIKE » Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:21 am

Has anyone seen these before? Unfortunately we cant see the rear pad or shackle. I have to wonder if its a legit aftermarket kit or homemade.
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Re: TT Overloads?

Post by speedytinc » Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:38 am

That looks like a serious aftermarket quality mounting bracket, not homemade. The idea must turn your TT into a TTT.
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Re: TT Overloads?

Post by BUSHMIKE » Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:45 am

Or it could be a frame mount for a “normal” rear spring?
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Re: TT Overloads?

Post by got10carz » Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:37 am

I think they could be springs from a late teens Chevy mounted th the frame. Like a model 490 .
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Re: TT Overloads?

Post by TXGOAT2 » Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:00 am

Those would be ideal on a bus.
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Re: TT Overloads?

Post by Steve Jelf » Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:35 pm

I agree it looks factory made. If it had been used on more TT's perhaps fewer of them today would have broken upper spring leaves from overloading. I bet there are a lot more broken upper leaves than we know, because you don't see them unless you take the spring out of the frame.

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Re: TT Overloads?

Post by A Whiteman » Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:33 pm

Now that would make a nice talking point on your TT.
Go for it! I would seriously try to outbid you if I was in the USA :-)
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