So I have a 77 f250 pretty sure it's a late 77 not a high boy but I wanna do a 4 inch overstock lift so what I found is that if I sent 1 front and 1 rear stock leaf to Atlas springs they will make me a whole new set for about $300 a corner I know skyjacker makes some but I have heard rumors of them sagging within a year or two and this company says they will replace them if they sag more than 1/2 inch in the first 10 years anyone have springs made for thier pickups on here what have you found?

 

Also they mentioned if I wanted the front springs with a1" axle push I'm assuming they mean push the axle forward 1 inch is this something I even need?

 

Well I guess there's no one that can help me here

 

Holy Smacks! $300/corner = $1200 for new springs? Whew!

I can't help you with the Skyjacker situation..... but a coupla suggestions.

Do you have a light truck/car spring shop close to you? You could get them to add a leaf to your own for cheap....if you bring in the springs.

They'll have to re-arch your front ones, though....turning the negative arch to a positive one. That's where you'll get that "axle push." It'll be a little bit of a PITA to get those rear (of the front) shackles on, though. Or vice - versa.

 

I do have a spring shop local but I'm really looking for 4 inches of lift and I don't think they can achieve that by reps ringing my stock ones or can they?

 

Mebbe not 4" of lift but one (added) spring to your own pack will yield about 3" - 3.5." You'll have a stiffer ride, too. Don't believe me....ask your local spring guys.

 

I'll have to check that out I know my front springs have a upside down arch as of now....

 

So I checked with the local spring shop and they said they can re arch and add a leaf to my existing for $225 an axle and give me the 5" I need in the front and 4 in the rear since it sags about a inch lower in the front right now

 

The front is supposed to have a negative arch with leaves. when they re-arch them, you'll have a positive arch...just like the rears.

$450 (plus tax) ain't bad.....is that an "on vehicle" deal or are you bringing them the springs?

 

Why not just buy a Rough Country 4" lift for around $500? And for another $250 you can get the kit with new rear leafs instead of the lift blocks. Seems like you'd be better off getting the kit so you'll have the correct steering block, shocks, hardware, etc. If you buy or have just the springs redone you'll still need everything to make it all work.

 

Either way you go, you're going to need a drop pitman arm...or maybe an adjustable drag link. If you have a front stabilizer bar, the links will need some work, although I think you can buy them for different lift heights. Longer brake lines are in order, also.
Then its a drive shaft check....

Good luck.

 

1977 F250 4WD before serial number Y20,001:

High Boys have a divorced transfer case, in-cab fuel tank and either 5 or 6 leaf front springs.

1977 F250 4WD from serial number Y20,001 & 1978/79 F250 4WD:

Non High Boys have a married transfer case, no in-cab fuel tank and 2 leaf front springs.

 

I have to remove the springs and take them in.

 

So I def do not have a high boy