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Jul 9, 2003 | 06:33 PM

f-150rebel547

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saggy front end

i have an 88 f-150 single cab,and its got that sissy front end sag,whats the best way to get rid of this unsightly problem,

Jul 9, 2003 | 07:35 PM

Racerguy

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New springs should do it but check and make sure your balljoints arent totally worn out too.

Jul 10, 2003 | 07:09 AM

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All the major suspension companies have 1-2" front coils you can buy seperately for around 100 bucks. Make sure you get an alignment after.

Jul 10, 2003 | 10:42 AM

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I have the same problem on my F250. Anyone know of where to get replacement leaf springs to bring it back to a proper ride height? Of course I want reasonable pricing. No, I don't want to lift it or add springs thus changing the spring rate.

Jul 10, 2003 | 12:54 PM

MustangGT221

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How do you know your springs are sagging......

Jul 10, 2003 | 05:15 PM

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87 F150 When I first noticed this on my pickup I took it to the shop and they checked the ball joints, everything was fine. I went to the Junkyard and got a set of springs from an HD truck. The springs are easy to remove. For a few months the springs looked like they may be a little to big because the front end was a little high but they crunched down and were perfect for many years. I then bought the 3" Rancho lift and installed it, man was that ever nice. Way better ride, I don't know why Ford didn't design the suspension like that with the longer A-arms, far better ride on harsh bumps, off road and highway driving. With the 3" lift I had no problems with shift linkage, brake lines ect... I had to move up to 33X12.50X15 tires, it looks a lot like it did with the 31X10.50X15's it is just bigger. I am really happy with the look and ride. You can't really tell it is lifted if you just glance at it but when you get in it takes a little higher step.

Jul 13, 2003 | 10:15 PM

Scooter29

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Check out Fab-Tech for 2wd springs. NICE......
4x4's- Any of your buddies putting on lift kits? Barrow (ok) the 2nd or 3rd leaf and slide it in. No Problem.
Then, put on some wide meats. FORD TOUGH!!!

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Jul 15, 2003 | 07:49 PM

mikeindmills

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on the 250s if im not mistaken, the springs come "upside-down" from the factory, in the front anyhow. flip them and you get like a four-five inch lift.

Jul 15, 2003 | 09:55 PM

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i put front springs on my 91 last week. i got the coil springs from autozone for $85. It took about 30 minutes to do each side just because i'm slow. Its no big deal at all.

Jul 15, 2003 | 10:33 PM

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on the 250s if im not mistaken, the springs come "upside-down" from the factory, in the front anyhow. flip them and you get like a four-five inch lift.

I just looked at the springs on my 88 F-250, they are not upside down.

I to would like the front of my truck to sit 2 to 3 inches higher, if anyone knows of a leveling kit (the rear sits just about write

) for the 250 please post.

I wonder if someone makes an add a leaf or EZ-ride kit for just the front?

Thank you for your time.

Tom Cat

Jul 16, 2003 | 01:13 PM

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drool

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The problem with an add a leaf or anything like that is you're gonna up the spring rate. It will make it a bunch stiffer.......not what I want anyway.

I have heard the spring sag thing is pretty typical on the heavy engined trucks (like my big block).

Jul 16, 2003 | 05:37 PM

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There aren't too many manufacturer's out there anymore willing to put their heads on a chopping block. Most have done away with the old thinking of add-leafs and blocks for any vehicles front end. 2 choices: Add a lift kit. OR: Good year poly bags. Both are about the same cost, but the bags are a softer ride, and can be transfered to another rig. They make bags to fit inside of coils and have bags they sell for leafs, that have light duty coils around the bags. Good luck....