Font coil spring rate
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Font coil spring rate
Ford had three springs for F-100-250 in 1966.
1055 lbs (I-6's only).
1175 lbs. (I-6 or V8)
1250 lbs. (V8 only).
Can anyone tell me if that rating was per spring or per pair?
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1055 lbs (I-6's only).
1175 lbs. (I-6 or V8)
1250 lbs. (V8 only).
Can anyone tell me if that rating was per spring or per pair?
Thank You!
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Maybe because the engine is offset to the passenger side a couple inches?
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That is correct. This chart for 1966 gives all the rates. If you look at the column headings it is per spring. It also gives the left hand and right hand for deflection rates for the front springs. Passenger side is heavier spring. But only on the 2WD trucks and not the 4WD trucks. And opposite on the Bronco - heavier springs on drivers side.
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Thanks guys!
I really appreciate your input.
The gentleman at Eaton Spring said their HD spring was rated at 1750 per pair.
My springs are the 1250 lb ones but they are wore out.
I would like to find springs in the 1450-1500lb each range.
I don't want to raise my truck beyond stock ride height.
I am not concerned about the ride.
For the last thirty years I have been driving 350's and a 450.
I-beam to bump stop clearance is 1 5/8.
I would like for it to be 2 1/2 or so.
I really appreciate your input.
The gentleman at Eaton Spring said their HD spring was rated at 1750 per pair.
My springs are the 1250 lb ones but they are wore out.
I would like to find springs in the 1450-1500lb each range.
I don't want to raise my truck beyond stock ride height.
I am not concerned about the ride.
For the last thirty years I have been driving 350's and a 450.
I-beam to bump stop clearance is 1 5/8.
I would like for it to be 2 1/2 or so.
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