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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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NEW SPRINGS

Has anyone replaced the leaf springs, if so what recommendations would you have. I am looking for minimum lift and smoother ride if possible.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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Are you looking for direct replacements?

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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 08:09 AM
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I would think you must at least have some lift in it to clear the 35 inch tires.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Make sure you don't buy springs intended for diesel, they will be too stiff. Call Deaver springs they will dail the ride in for you. I got 15% softer than stock. very cush. I have front coils so they were around $450 for the front and $1200 for the rear. Since you have front leafs you will be around $2400 for both ends plus install. you also need new shocks with the softer springs Bilstiens work well. Fox or King are great but big bucks.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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I have run 35"s on my truck stock without any problems but noticed the new goodyears, rub on the left wheel well. I think new springs would fix this. So short answer yes.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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Truck is stock, in 2000 Ford leveled the front and I was able to run 35's without a clearance problem, much to everyone's surprise
 
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I would consider a leveling kit to be some kind of lift. Which is why you can run the 35s.
 
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