Hi all, I would like to add rear overload leaves to my 2016 F250 that for some reason I didn't order with the camper prep package. From what my internet research tells me I will need to add the frame tabs and rubber bumpers, the overload leaves themselves, and of course longer U bolts.

My question is, in all of the pictures I can find, there in an intermediate spacer block between the regular leaf pack and the overload leaf. I can find a part number for this block ( 2C3Z-5594-AA ) only for 2002-2007 trucks. The parts diagrams I've seen online at various Ford sites don't list a part number for this block on current model trucks. Most just give a single part number for the whole leaf pack.

Does anyone with a 2014-2016 F250 with the camper package, or an F350 know what part numbers I might be looking for? Do the newer model year trucks still use an intermediate spacer block? Any chance someone with one of the aforementioned vehicles can post a picture of what the overload leaf setup looks like on a new(er) truck?

I would assume if you snap an overload leaf you can get a replacement from Ford, so why can't I find a part number for them either? I'm pretty sure I will have overloads built at a local spring shop anyway, but at least want to make sure I'm matching the correct and current factory setup.

Thanks for the help!

 

I have a 2016 F250 with camper package. Here is a pic to hopefully help you out.

 

Thanks for the pic! It looks to me like the same intermediate spacer block is used; I wonder why I can't find an accurate part number. To my knowledge the leaf spring width hasn't changed in years, so maybe I can just use the earlier model blocks...

 

Same identical spacer block thats used on my 2004 F350, and your going to need longer center pin bolts also

 

They are not quite the same. I'm not sure when it changed, I will assume 2008-2011. Here is a pic of a 2006 which is what I remember on my previous older SD's. The one on my new 2016 is symmetrical with ears on both ends and no taper.

 

RainDesert, any chance you have a pic showing the side profile of your spacer block? Looks like a few things changed over the years. The sway bar is totally different these days too...

 

Here you go-

 

Why not just run the helwig aftermarket helper springs , ya it's not factory , work just as good or go with the airbag setup just a thought.

 

Thanks! Yes they definitely are different, as described.

In regards to other/cheaper options I suppose I'm attempting to make up for being penny wise and pound foolish when ordering my truck. What can I say, a little bit of sticker shock!

On a seperate but related note I have always had a soft spot for OEM parts, I'm not sure why. Example; I think it's crazy that people take off OEM king ranch or lariat 20" wheels and sell them on eBay because they bought a set of deep offset moto metal wheels. Drives me nuts! You had to spend $60k to get those wheels! Everyone has to make their truck their own, and tastes certainly differ, but in a very loose correlation I feel like sticking to OEM parts is the anti-moto metal. Which I like.

Sorry for the rant, and my apologies for being judgmental!

 

I do kindof like the idea of airbags though...

 

I'd get an aftermarket overload spring, the factory one is too soft and really doesn't help all that much anyway.

 

Good point. It looks like in some of the 80s and 90s trucks the overload spring was actually a pack of 3+ leaves, I wonder why that's changed

 

ride quality, the same reason why the springs on the '11+ trucks are softer than previous years. There are too many people that buy HD trucks that really don't need them and then complained that the ride wasn't car like enough for them and Ford catered to those people.

 

Probably right. If I wanted to buy something with independent suspension, and a soft ride that's 4" off the ground I would've bought a silverado 😉

 

Best answer ever! I bought a F350 because i needed it, if i wanted to ride on pillows and drag the bumper ever time i towed or hauled something i would have gotten a Ford Ranchero