Stock Leaf Spring Count?
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Stock Leaf Spring Count?
I have a 1977 f250 4x4 with a divorced transfer case, (highboy if you will). The PO installed extra springs front and back to carry a heavy camper. I would like to go back to original. Anyone know how many leafsprings should be front and back? I currently have 9 in front and 13 in back.
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Highboys had front leaf springs with 5-6 leafs (depending on GVW) that
were 3 inches wide. Highboy front leaf springs were more arched than
non-Highboy front leaf springs.
Highboys had progressive-type rear leaf springs with 9 leafs that were
2 1/4" wide, compared to non-Highboy rear leaf springs, which were 3 inches
wide. Highboy rear leaf springs were 48-inches eye to eye.
were 3 inches wide. Highboy front leaf springs were more arched than
non-Highboy front leaf springs.
Highboys had progressive-type rear leaf springs with 9 leafs that were
2 1/4" wide, compared to non-Highboy rear leaf springs, which were 3 inches
wide. Highboy rear leaf springs were 48-inches eye to eye.
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There is so much info in here.
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Do you see the blue line with User CP, Albums, FAQ? See the SEARCH on that line?
It has a drop down search menu arrow, go to the "Advanced Search" option, top left side (search block) type in there what you are looking for and then go to the lower right column and highlight 73-79 forum. Select it and then you will have a detailed search just in the 73-79 forums.
Ck out the top of the list RED "read first" threads, TONS of info.
And this one especially, if I say so myself....lol
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...then-some.html
Do you see the blue line with User CP, Albums, FAQ? See the SEARCH on that line?
It has a drop down search menu arrow, go to the "Advanced Search" option, top left side (search block) type in there what you are looking for and then go to the lower right column and highlight 73-79 forum. Select it and then you will have a detailed search just in the 73-79 forums.
I'll pat you on the back! Thanks for compiling all the info. I'm using the app on my phone. I'll have to see if it lets me use the advanced search option.
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