Leaf Spring Problems
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Leaf Spring Problems
I was doing some work under my truck and noticed that two of the leaves in my driver side leaf spring are cracked... Was wondering if there is an easy fix or if there are compatible leaf springs from other years I could use? Thanks for the help!
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yes replacing springs is about the same on all vehicles, as long as the main leaf is ok you can replace the broken ones right on the truck, you will need a good jack & some stands.
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let's say you a leaf spring for one wheel, in that set of steal spring's the main one is longest, the one under it is a little shorter, then the one under that is a little shorter & so on till you get to the helper spring which is flat
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1965/72 F100 without Flex-O-Matic rear suspension: 24" > > eyebolt < < 28"
1968/72 F100 with Flex-O-Matic rear suspension: 24" > > eyebolt < < 32"
The additional length has to due to the Flex-O's compensator. The spring is longer to accomodate it.
For those that have never seen Flex-O-Matic, it's illustrated here: 1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog / Illustration Section 55, Page 15.
Flex-O-Matic was also available on F250's.
1968/72 F100 with Flex-O-Matic rear suspension: 24" > > eyebolt < < 32"
The additional length has to due to the Flex-O's compensator. The spring is longer to accomodate it.
For those that have never seen Flex-O-Matic, it's illustrated here: 1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog / Illustration Section 55, Page 15.
Flex-O-Matic was also available on F250's.
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This catalog is available on a CD from hipoparts.com for around 22 bucks.
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