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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Front Leaf Springs Worn out?

whats the best way to tell if its time to replace my front leaf spring in my 1997 f350 reg cab 4x4 with 160k.

I don't tow much and don't use the truck for alot of work but it rides like a tank and im gonna order some new shocks but i dought that's gonna help the ride alot since the motor up front is so heavy. any suggestions?

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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Well, these trucks were never known for their ride LOL!! I'd try the shocks and see what that does first. How close to the bump stops are your springs?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Sky engineering specs shock eye to shock eye 20" length.
i ordered their rsk kit as everyone i have talked to says it makes them ride much better.the jeep guys do it too and swear to it working.the physics of it make lots of scence...
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Sky engineering specs shock eye to shock eye 20" length.
i ordered their rsk kit as everyone i have talked to says it makes them ride much better.the jeep guys do it too and swear to it working.the physics of it make lots of scence...
Is that 20" what it is supposed to be stock?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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im gonna do the 3 inch sky lift later down the road just dont have the time for the install and money for bigger rims and tires. also whats the length between top shock eye to bottom shock eye do or mean?
 
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