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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Coil spring questions

I have a 1985 Ford F150, 4x2 (2wd), 300/6cyl., MT, 3.08 rear, 31x10.50x15 tires on 8.5” wheels. I use the truck mainly for camping, fishing, Home Depot runs, and the occasional dump run. I am looking to raise the front of the truck to be more level with the rear by installing some new coil springs. I am considering installing the Moog CC822, CC824, CC844, or the CC844S’s. I also have a 2” block lift kit for the rear springs (already have) and I am considering installing that as well (I will upgrade the U-bolts). I am not really looking to raise the rear of the truck, but am more interested in keeping the rear from sagging under load. I would prefer if the truck were to sit level while under load. I am also considering putting some new 32x11.50x15’s on my 8.5” wheels once the truck is raised. I know that I will need an alignment once I am finished, but need to know if I might run into any problems with any of my choices or the alignment.
Product ID: MOOG-CC822
Manufacturer: MOOG
Front Variable Rate Coil Springs
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Inside Diameter

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Bar Diameter

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Install Height

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Load

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Spring Rate

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Free Height

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Pig Tail

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Pig Tail

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4.000

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.718

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13.00

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1230

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366

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16.38

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</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Product ID: MOOG-CC824
Manufacturer: MOOG
Front Variable Rate Coil Springs
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Inside Diameter

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Bar Diameter

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Install Height

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Load

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Spring Rate

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Free Height

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Pig Tail

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Pig Tail

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4.000

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.718

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13.00

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1442

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366

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16.94

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Manufacturer: MOOG
Front Variable Rate Coil Springs
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Inside Diameter

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Bar Diameter

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Install Height

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Load

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Spring Rate

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Free Height

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Pig Tail

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Pig Tail

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4.000

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.812

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12.75

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1557

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630

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15.40

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Manufacturer: MOOG
Front Variable Rate Coil Springs
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End 1 Type

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Inside Diameter

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Bar Diameter

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Install Height

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Load

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Spring Rate

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Free Height

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Pig Tail

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Pig Tail

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4.000

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.812

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13.00

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1759

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629

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15.79

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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Read this thread. It should be helpful.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...front-end.html
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by f100jim
Read this thread. It should be helpful.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...front-end.html
I've already read that. While it did help some, it did not answer all of my questions.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Grubbworm
...I am not really looking to raise the rear of the truck, but am more interested in keeping the rear from sagging under load.
Have you looked into airbags or helper springs? I got a set of airbags for mine, worth every cent. If it's sagging under load, blocks won't help that, just means it will sag further before bottoming out. Depending on how much you lift it you'll probably need a set of camber/caster adjusters to bring the top of the wheel back in.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Grubbworm,

Out of the choices you have listed, if using 2" rear blocks, my experience is that the CC822 or possibly CC824 springs might be best. But even with these, you will likely need front camber bushings that are at least 2 degrees in correction, maybe more. One reason to consider the 822 or 824's is spring bar diameter. Notice that the 844's have a thicker bar diameter. I think I recall that this thicker bar diameter *might* cause clearance problems with associated spring mounting hardware. The 844S are "severe duty" and probably more appropriate for an F350.
 
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