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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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bump stops nearly touching

i have a 1990 f-250 4x4 with a 5.8 and the bump stops on the front is nearly touching due to spring sag . how do you get the front end back up to nearly new factory height ?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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I think you've answered your own question...new front springs should cure that sag. Before you look online, check your local area for spring shops, and get some prices. Local spring shop in my area was a good $60 cheaper for rear F-250 springs than what I could find online.

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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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well , i was talking about the front . it would have to be someone that knows the factory original ride height . back end is fine evidently they never hauled anything .
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Could be the bushings going bad, or the leaf springs getting tired.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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Yes I think the leaf springs are getting tired. I'm thinking of adding a leaf spring from superlift which will strenghten the spring and raise it back up 1.5 to 2 inches. What do yall think
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Definately sounds like you could use some new leaf springs, I don't think the add a leaf would do you any good. Better off just replacing the leaf springs.
Search Results | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts These guys have the best prices.
 
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a truck with a good set of springs on the front , what is the usual distance from the bump stop to the top of the springs ? just trying to see how bad mine really is .
 
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