I just picked up my front/rear leaf spring packs today for my 78 F250. Now the rear spring packs are obvious as to their install orientation, but I cannot figured out which way the front springs would go? Measurements on the front springs from both eyelets to the center pin are approx. 27.5" and 26". Other than that I haven't seen anything to deciphers which way they are to be installed.

 

Check inside diameter of the eyelets where the bushings go. I can't remember if their the same or not...anyway, the bushing for the larger bolt goes to the front.

73 -early77 F250's "highboys" used 9/16" bolts front and rear.
77.5/79 used 5/8" in the front and 9/16" in the back eyelet.

 

The front springs don't have the bushings installed and the eyelets are the same on both ends (spring not the bushings). I have the bushings but they came in a separate hardware kit. The only thing I can set apart are the lengths to the center pin. If you could check yours that'd be great!

 

The longer end should go to the back.

-Junior

 

ATS you guys rock! Hooked me up with everything I needed

 

Yep, longer end towards the rear.

 

Cool thanks!!

 

I stand corrected from my last PM to you. (My bad, I'll treat you to a beer if you are ever in my neck of the woods. ) I measured my springs and it's 28" in the rear and 26.5" in the front.