has anybody switched from coils to leafs?

diggin75 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 10:44 PM

How hard is it? i have coilsprings on my f100 but for the lift i want i would rather buy leafsprings. how hard will it be?

Crone · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 10:52 PM

Why do you want leaf springs instead? just curious, but anyway You would have to weld up mounting points for the leaves, and probaly some kind of mounting plate onto the axle tubes. Honestly, I think coils would be best for the front. I'm pretty sure they are alot cheaper than a pack of springs too...

davethecow · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 11:22 PM

First im assuming its a 4x4? all you really need to do is read the sas swap threads.

diggin75 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 06:24 PM

unless you know where i can find coils big enough to run 44's?

2wdmuddinford · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 05:59 AM

newbie here asking a stupid question and dont know where to post it can u use rear leaf springs on the front of a truck reason i ask is i am staight axle swapping a 94f150 and i already have 6 inch rear springs

Blown 331 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by diggin75

unless you know where i can find coils big enough to run 44's?

Here's a kit for under a grand, they suggest running 40's.

9" Ultra Deluxe Lift Kit, Black Bushings

diggin75 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown 331

Here's a kit for under a grand, they suggest running 40's.

9" Ultra Deluxe Lift Kit, Black Bushings

this probably doesnt matter, im almost positive it doesnt but since that lift says 77-79 will it still work on my 75?