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Jan 20, 2012 | 01:40 PM

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IDIDieselJohn

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Timbren Springs help alot! Keep your factory ride, and give your self alot of extra capacity.

These are just empty rubber boots.

Jan 20, 2012 | 02:29 PM

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FORDF250HDXLT

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From: Mi'kma'ki

f250HD/350 leaf spring packs will bolt right on the f150.that's what i did with my last truck.i hauled well over a ton in that '96 for years.
200k miles,all 3 members of the drive train replaced to make it.300-6/mazda 5sp(i sure don't miss that trans!)/rear axle.not one issue with the front ttb axle though.that lasted.but i never worked the front end of that truck either.just used it for the 4wd function.tough trucks.

Jan 20, 2012 | 02:32 PM

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cj06

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From: CASA GRANDE AZ

all of those so called helper springs have been around for decades and people still keep buying them , and they are all JUNK !
if your springs are worn then at least you could add a couple of leaves to the spring pack , or get a heavier set from a JY !
what IDI^^^^^ said I will agree with him on those !

Jan 20, 2012 | 03:08 PM

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White Max

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Originally Posted by cj06

if your springs are worn then at least you could add a couple of leaves to the spring pack , or get a heavier set from a JY !

Or have a set built by a spring manufacturer (local or otherwise) to meet your needs.

Either way, the frame, axles, wheels, tires, brakes, and drivetrain need to be capable of handling the weight as well. It seems that many tend to overlook everything but the springs.

Jan 20, 2012 | 04:48 PM

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lvin4jc

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From: Rapid City, SoDak

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Originally Posted by FordOwnerJoey

I had 3500lbs in my 150 over the summer, not recomended but it hauled it, only at about 35-40MPH and the hitch damn near drug the pavement, but i didnt break the truck in half, blow out the tires, destroy my engine or tranny (old 4 speed), and didnt snap the leaf springs, this was BEFORE i put those helpers on. I also had my 150-200lbs toolbox in the bed with my 200+lbs ladder rack on the bed. Had an extra person with me too. y'all can say what you want but these trucks will haul some good size loads, even it being a 26 yr old half ton truck...

But you did crush the exhaust pipe where it goes over the rear axle, which will eventually melt through your gas line back there. Ask me how I know

Jan 20, 2012 | 09:50 PM

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Plain Jane

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well, maybe I am just being overly cautious. I have new rear leaf hangers and new front hangers arriving soon. (I can put my little finger right through the side of one of them.) My frame and leafs are all in good shape so maybe I will pick up that ton of pellets on sale up the street. I know I have had over a ton of firewood in there before. But 3500lbs on an F150 frame still blows my mind.

Jan 20, 2012 | 09:58 PM

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Plain Jane

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"f250HD/350 leaf spring packs will bolt right on the f150" absolutely correct, IF it is a 4x4 with 3" springs.

Jan 21, 2012 | 02:30 PM

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FordOwnerJoey

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From: Morgantown, WV

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Originally Posted by lvin4jc33

But you did crush the exhaust pipe where it goes over the rear axle, which will eventually melt through your gas line back there. Ask me how I know

Nope, didnt crush anything, nothing broke or bent, I couldn't believe it was 3500lbs, but when I looked at the scale ticket from the landfill, it said I unloaded 3500lbs (roughly 3485 lbs). it was all concrete rubble, debris, blocks, some wood, etc. Like I said I dont recomend it but I got lucky I guess. Anyway back to the original topic, i put these on and I like them, they helped me out a lot and Im sure they'll help me when Im putting loads on construction materials on this summer.