Howdy all! I'm fixing up an old 1996 F150 Supercab XLT. I've redone the interior except for a new dash panel, and am working on the suspension. I'd like to replace the front coil and rear leaf springs. I must admit I don't know too much about that, and wasn't able to find out which ones were the best on the market by doing a search. I've been quoted about a grand for new front coil and rear leaf springs plus labor, but I don't know what kind he wants to use. Could someone point me towards the light? Thank you very much

 

Have you tried LMC? They should have factory-spec springs.

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Rock Auto is a great place to order from. Bought a ton of stuff from there over the years. They're also a site sponsor.

 

Hey! Many thanks for the replies! I'll check them both out.

 

That's over priced even including labor...

 

Rock Auto is a great site. Im waiting for my 3rd order to arrive from them now

 

It sure seemed high to me as well, but I had asked for "good quality" springs. I'm trying to figure out what "good quality" is so I can negotiate the price a bit. Thank you for the reply. It looks like I need to select the correct "leaf pack thickness." For a 2WD F-150 ('96) does this seem an appropriate choice?

Rear; 2WD; 4/1 = 5 Leaf, 1 3/4" Pack Thickness, 1655lb Per Spring Rating
(Selected from this list: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7544 ))

 

Moog is a good quality product and brand, you might want to look into them. And Jeff's Bronco Graveyard also sells quality parts and is also a sponsor.

 

Welcome to fte. Lmc has good springs ive used them in the past

 

Thanks again for the reply's folks. I see in a message I didn't check that the site wanted me to do an introduction. Oops! I guess that's this. LOL! A very kind and knowledgeable group here and I'm glad to be along.