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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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leaf spring problem

i got a 96 f150 and the rear driver side leafs are saggin perdy bad i just need to know if i need a add a leaf or just buy a new set
 
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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i got a 96 f150 and the rear driver side leafs are saggin perdy bad i just need to know if i need a add a leaf or just buy a new set
Sounds to me like a new set of springs is needed...
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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You can also save a little money and have them rearched but the best fix is replacement. Also if they are under alot of load like always hauling things you may look into buying a set of load leveling springs like the Hellwigs that give more lift the more they are compressed.
 
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