I'm looking for part number D2TZ-5B300-A, Upper Spring Retainer for the front Twin I-Beam suspension 2WD. Images attached. Thanks in advance, Mike






D2TZ-5B300-A Upper Spring Retainer

 

NOS Parts LTD shows one. 1-972-937-2201.

 

That's the ticket - thanks!

 

No problem newbie. That's part of what we're here for. BTW, Welcome to FTE!

 

Thanks man - looking forward to being a part of the community!

 

Jeff, that D2TZ-5B300-A spring retainer is junk in my opinion as I replaced both on my 72 F-100 back in the '80's. I guess too much "Majestyk" driving. The better one is either an earlier one or a dent one that I got from the JY. It consists of a thicker metal strap with two welded nuts. It is the one depicted in the drawing.

 

Part number by any chance? That drawing is from a 71 Ford Shop Manual. I agree the metal is a bit thin and I'm replacing one that split at the base of the threads on one side. It did, however, last a couple 100k miles and I don't envision an excessively rough future for the old girl. Originality, while preferred, is not critical.

 

Gotcha Rich. I'm on it. The Dent 4X2 one was part number D5TZ5B300A. Replaced by D5TZ5B300B. Running those on the locators here in a second.........

 

D5TZ5B300A:
NOS PARTS LTD shows 5....972-937-2201.
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D5TZ5B300B:
NOS PARTS LTD shows 2 of these also.
ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY SHOWS 2....817-275-2381.
BOWMAN SALES shows 9................701-523-3257.
GREEN SALES shows 9 also..............800-543-4959.
There are more dealers if you need me to post them also. None in CA. though.

 

Jeff, could it be, say a C8 or C9 model? I can't remember what I got it from as it was in the '80's at a JY. Would you happen to have a drawing of the D5 model to see if it similar to the 71 drawing? I just thought that people would want a better part than the D2 model.

 

I can't do pics like Bill can but here's the listings:
66/71 F100/250...before serial #L80,001...4X2...upper...C6TZ5B300F.
71/72 F100.........from serial #L80,001.....4X2....upper...D2TZ5B300A.
71/72 F250....FROM SER #L80,001 TO M00,001.............D2TZ5B300A.
71/72 F250....from ser #M00,001 with 6200 &6900# GVW..D2TZ5B300A
71/72 F250....from ser #M00,001 with 7500 &8100 with H.D or disc brakes,or 2450# rear springs & H.D rear brakes............D2TZ5B300B.
67/71 F350.......before ser #M80,001........upper.....C7TZ5B300A.
71/72 F350.......after ser # M80,001.........upper.....D2TZ5B300B.

 

I am extrapolating that it would be the C6TZ5B300F part since the drawing comes from the '71 service manual.

 

Nobody shows the C6TZ5B300F on the locators.