93 F350 4x4 gas front leaf spring code
#16
Unfortunatly the aftermarket doesnt match springs like the OEM does. There is INDEAD a difference between the small block, big block/diesel and cab-n-chassis springs. You do realize the small block weighs about 500 and the big block about 750 and the diesel is 925
Ford didnt just put a different spring code on the door jam sticker for the hell of it. They all have different weight ratings. As for the 2 or 3 leaf deal. EVERY f250 and F350 left the factory with only 2 leafs. The aftermarket came up with the 3 leaf deal for the extra weigh of plows and winch bumpers.
I have been working on these trucks for over 20 years, I am NOT an internet know it all. The level of my craftsmanship and the NUMEROUS truck I have built should more than attest to that
Ford didnt just put a different spring code on the door jam sticker for the hell of it. They all have different weight ratings. As for the 2 or 3 leaf deal. EVERY f250 and F350 left the factory with only 2 leafs. The aftermarket came up with the 3 leaf deal for the extra weigh of plows and winch bumpers.
I have been working on these trucks for over 20 years, I am NOT an internet know it all. The level of my craftsmanship and the NUMEROUS truck I have built should more than attest to that
Not sure why you would think I was talking about you, it was a general statement. In reference to the spring codes, again I was talking about after market replacements, not an over-the-counter O.E. spring, I never mentioned the O.E. springs.
Obviously there are a lot of factory spring codes, depending on cab/chassis/engine AC or non AC, snow plow prep/severe service combinations. The after market replacements don't break it down like that, it's strictly F250 TTB or F350 solid beam axle. If this guy is going to buy after market replacements, he won't get all of those options, and honestly, if you look at the difference in factory spring rates, a lot of them are within a few hundred pounds of capacity of each other so it's almost pointless to try to pin down an 'exact' spring code.
#17
Putting diesel springs in a small block truck will make for a rough ride.
And that is what you would get with a aftermarket spring a diesel/big block spring to cover all the bases.
As for the actual spring rates on OBS springs I am no so up to date. As for SD springs, I can give you spring codes and the rates. I personally would be putting a PMF RSK in with SD S or U code springs for the ultimate ride but with only 2.25" of lift
And that is what you would get with a aftermarket spring a diesel/big block spring to cover all the bases.
As for the actual spring rates on OBS springs I am no so up to date. As for SD springs, I can give you spring codes and the rates. I personally would be putting a PMF RSK in with SD S or U code springs for the ultimate ride but with only 2.25" of lift
#18
Guess this is where I'm at...I put a 8.5' western steel plow on my 250 which resulted in a real kneeling problem when I lifted the plow. So I went on over to my local junk yard and cut two sets of springs off another '94 250 and stacked the heavier leaf under the existing two. After some serious realignment work, it worked like champ. Truck front end is rock solid now...yeah, so is the ride, but its a snow plow truck, not my daily driver.
#19
Now if you go out and buy a 'lift kit' spring, yeah you are gonna get a spring that would support the weight of a freight train but I'm talking about the OP going to a spring shop that deals with this kind of thing everyday, they can get, or make, a set of springs that will offer a reasonable quality ride for his truck, or if he wants to go mail order, he can look at the link I gave or spend a few minutes on Google and get a lot more listings for leaf spring manufacturers and go through the catalogs and order something for himself.
#20
#21
You will either need to REMOUNT your RSK, CUT your bumper mounts, CUT your bumper, REWELD your bumper mounts OR just buy a PRM RSk and bolt it on.
THEN and ONLY then will the SD springs work(they are 3.5" Longer)
U codes are what is typically found in a V10
V codes are what is typically found in a diesel
X codes are snow plow prep and 450/550 springs
THEN and ONLY then will the SD springs work(they are 3.5" Longer)
U codes are what is typically found in a V10
V codes are what is typically found in a diesel
X codes are snow plow prep and 450/550 springs
#22
ncranchero
I know this is an older post, but I have a question you may be able to answer. My truck is a 1996 F350 std cab 5.8L 4x4. The spring code is "8". Looking at your chart below I see F1TA-5310-AMA for this code. As I look for this on other sites to possibily order a set, the common part number I see is F1TA-5310-ALA. Can you possibily tell me the difference between the AHA, AKA, ALA, AMA and ASA? My truck shows a 4800lb front end capacity if that helps. I'm asking this because I'm not sure what front springs it does have, but measurements from the top of the hub to the top of the wheel well arch seems to be 2-3" less (mine is 24 1/2") than almost every other one I see, althought they are getting more rare here in Ct.
THanks very much for any help you might be able to provide me.
Bill
THanks very much for any help you might be able to provide me.
Bill
#24
Brad
Hello again,
Thanks for your response. I was trying to determine which stock front springs I should have. I know there are at least 3, sm block, big block and diesel, (possibily 4 considering the cab/chassis you mentioned). I'm not trying to increase the axle rate, only the height (at this point without going to an RSK setup you mentioned in another post). My issue is I'm not sure what's on my truck now. The measurement from the top of the hub to the highest point of the wheel well arch is only 24 1/4" which seems less than others I see mentioned here. It also looks lower than most I see on the road. So I'm tyring to see if the true stock springs would give me the additional couple inches I need, and less of a front end rake. Thanks again,
Bill
Thanks for your response. I was trying to determine which stock front springs I should have. I know there are at least 3, sm block, big block and diesel, (possibily 4 considering the cab/chassis you mentioned). I'm not trying to increase the axle rate, only the height (at this point without going to an RSK setup you mentioned in another post). My issue is I'm not sure what's on my truck now. The measurement from the top of the hub to the highest point of the wheel well arch is only 24 1/4" which seems less than others I see mentioned here. It also looks lower than most I see on the road. So I'm tyring to see if the true stock springs would give me the additional couple inches I need, and less of a front end rake. Thanks again,
Bill
#25
Any ideas??
Still trying to determine what front leaf springs I have, and what I should have. The front springs on my 1996 F350, 5.8, std cab, 4wd have 2 lines stamped at the very front bottom of the bottom spring.
1st line is... EW 126 96
2nd line is ...F5TA HA
Any idea as to what this means if anything?
Also anyone with a truck like this care to give me your measurement from the top of the front hub to the top of the wheel well arch on the front fender?
Thanks, Bill
1st line is... EW 126 96
2nd line is ...F5TA HA
Any idea as to what this means if anything?
Also anyone with a truck like this care to give me your measurement from the top of the front hub to the top of the wheel well arch on the front fender?
Thanks, Bill
#26
Still trying to determine what front leaf springs I have, and what I should have. The front springs on my 1996 F350, 5.8, std cab, 4wd have 2 lines stamped at the very front bottom of the bottom spring.
1st line is... EW 126 96
2nd line is ...F5TA HA
Any idea as to what this means if anything?
Also anyone with a truck like this care to give me your measurement from the top of the front hub to the top of the wheel well arch on the front fender?
Thanks, Bill
1st line is... EW 126 96
2nd line is ...F5TA HA
Any idea as to what this means if anything?
Also anyone with a truck like this care to give me your measurement from the top of the front hub to the top of the wheel well arch on the front fender?
Thanks, Bill
Those are strictly production numbers and have nothing to do with the actually spring or rate. Nothing on the spring other than a part huber sticker will tell you what they are
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