{"product_id":"1949-51-ford-wagon-superslide-multi-leaf-rear-drop-leaf-springs-pair-posies","title":"1949-51 Ford Wagon SuperSlide Multi-Leaf Rear Drop Leaf Springs (Pair) - Posies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1949–1951 Ford Wagon SuperSlide Multi-Leaf Rear Drop Leaf Springs (Pair)\u003c\/b\u003e by Posies (Part #312) is a specialized 3\" rear lowering spring set designed specifically for the unique rear axle weight and load requirements of iconic 1949, 1950, and 1951 Ford \"Shoebox\" Station Wagons and Woodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as a direct bolt-in replacement for worn or high-riding factory wagon spring packs, this kit lowers the vehicle's rear profile by 3 inches while providing the additional spring rate necessary to support heavy wagon bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStation wagons and Woody models feature significantly higher rear axle curb weights compared to standard Shoebox coupes and sedans. Standard passenger car lowering springs are often under-rated for wagon rear ends, resulting in bottoming out or rear sag. Posies #312 springs feature an \u003cb\u003eincreased spring rate tailored to wagon loads\u003c\/b\u003e, maintaining proper suspension travel, controlled damping, and payload capability at a lowered height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach spring pack incorporates Posies' signature moly-nylon SuperSlide inter-leaf buttons embedded between leaf tips. This eliminates leaf-on-leaf friction, binding, rust, and squeaks, delivering a smooth, compliant ride without sacrificing load capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\" Custom Lowered Stance:\u003c\/b\u003e Drops the rear chassis 3 inches below original stock height for a level, sleek stance on custom wagons and Woodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWagon-Specific Spring Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Specially spring-rated to handle the extra body and tailgate weight unique to 1949–1951 Ford station wagons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Chassis Bolt-In:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounts directly into factory front frame hangers and rear shackle locations without cutting or frame modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperSlide Inter-Leaf Damping:\u003c\/b\u003e Moly-Nylon buttons prevent steel-on-steel friction for a quieter, softer ride over bumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Installed Front Eye Bushings:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships with pre-pressed front spring eye bushings to streamline chassis assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican-Made Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-assembled and tour-tested in the USA using premium tempered spring steel with proven 100,000+ mile reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature \/ Metric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specification Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Part #\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosies Rods \u0026amp; Customs (P\/N: 312)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1949, 1950, and 1951 Ford Station Wagons \u0026amp; Woodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStance Drop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0\" Lowered Rear Stance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty Spring Rate (Wagon\/Woody Specific)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eInter-Leaf Damping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoly-Nylon SuperSlide Friction-Reduction Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as Pair; Pre-Installed Front Spring Eye Bushings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Weight \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 78.0 lbs per Pair (50.00\" L x 9.00\" W x 5.00\" H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes \u0026amp; Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssociated Chassis Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e To complete installation safely, replacing old hardware with Posies' dedicated 1949–1951 Ford replacement front eye bolt kits and rear shackles is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrivetrain Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e When lowering a station wagon by 3\", check drive shaft u-joint working angles to confirm proper pinion angle alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Posies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52645421809796,"sku":"POS 312","price":650.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/1180\/5316\/files\/305_4951Merc_323bb617-7d98-427c-8112-f9a8c6a59b2f.webp?v=1786028612","url":"https:\/\/hotrodhardware.com\/products\/1949-51-ford-wagon-superslide-multi-leaf-rear-drop-leaf-springs-pair-posies","provider":"Hot Rod Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}