When I get my 95 F250 crossed up over rocks, ditches etc the bed twists a LOT in comparison to the back of the cab. I thought about taking the thick overload spring leaf out of each side. Wondering if this could cause a problem. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

That is how these trucks were designed... it's normal. You could remove the overload springs but it won't change anything, but if you disconnect the sway bars that will improve articulation.

 

I personally would remove the frame 'ears' of the overloads are coming into play when you don't want them to. That way you could bolt them back in when you do want them in play. It won't be easy to grind and punch out the rivets but I think it would be worth it.

I did the opposite... My truck did not have overloads. When I installed new rear leafs I added an overload leaf. I also picked up some freame 'ears' to bolt in when desired.

 

Yep totally normal. I find it funny when people say frame flex is bad. If it it didnt flex, there would be more of a chance of frame cracking

 

x3 it's normal.

 

well gm brags about their frames not flexing and the 90s chevy and gm trucks had a pretty well known problem for breaking frames, crew cab longbeds were the worst and usually broke right behind the cab. frames flex, even OTR class 8 truck frames flex. some flex so bad the front passenger wheel can lift up or you can see the cab of the truck twist under hard acceleration.

 

Your cab body mounts could also have failed. Park it on some rocks and get out and check them out.

 

Not a lot of axle articulation on these trucks, so the frame makes up for it. If you have the rear sway bar, that really stops the axle from moving. And it's not like Ford put long-travel leaf springs in either.

 

I been gone for awhile. Now I'm back and appreciate all the good posts. I will try to remove the ears and the sway bar. It has one. Then we'll see how it does. VERY much appreciated to all.

 

Yep seen that myself but those trucks were hugh piles of junk top to bottom. Last years Superduty was the last Ford not to have a fully boxed frame.. the F150 has had one for quite a while now. All the newer trucks have much less frame flex to make them ride more like the minivans most people use them for, and it does improve ride and handling but it doesn't necessarilly improve towing or cargo capacity. You won't find a boxed frame on a Peterbuilt or Freightliner tractor and needless to say those things can haul more than your average pickup ever could.

 

I think that's when truck's stopped being truck's. There suppose to ride rough. If you want a soft ride buy a car or minivan.