Front Spring Replacement Question - F-350 Spring Code T4F
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Laughing Gas
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Front Spring Replacement Question - F-350 Spring Code T4F
I checked the archives, but couldn't find a solid answer - so here goes.
I have a 1995 F-350 4x4 crew cab, long bed, single rear wheel truck with the PowerStroke 7.3 and the E4OD trans. My front springs have two leafs each and appear to be kind of tired after ~330,000 miles. The door sticker indicates that my spring code is T4F.
A local guy has a set of brand new front springs that are supposed to be for the F-350, but a look at the manufacturer's web site seems to show that there are two offerings for my year truck.
The ones being offered to me:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle front leaf spring, 2200 lbs capacity
The other ones the manufacturer offers:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle heavy duty front leaf spring, 3000 lbs capacity
Which would be the correct one for my truck? Thanks.
I have a 1995 F-350 4x4 crew cab, long bed, single rear wheel truck with the PowerStroke 7.3 and the E4OD trans. My front springs have two leafs each and appear to be kind of tired after ~330,000 miles. The door sticker indicates that my spring code is T4F.
A local guy has a set of brand new front springs that are supposed to be for the F-350, but a look at the manufacturer's web site seems to show that there are two offerings for my year truck.
The ones being offered to me:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle front leaf spring, 2200 lbs capacity
The other ones the manufacturer offers:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle heavy duty front leaf spring, 3000 lbs capacity
Which would be the correct one for my truck? Thanks.
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I checked the archives, but couldn't find a solid answer - so here goes.
I have a 1995 F-350 4x4 crew cab, long bed, single rear wheel truck with the PowerStroke 7.3 and the E4OD trans. My front springs have two leafs each and appear to be kind of tired after ~330,000 miles. The door sticker indicates that my spring code is T4F.
A local guy has a set of brand new front springs that are supposed to be for the F-350, but a look at the manufacturer's web site seems to show that there are two offerings for my year truck.
The ones being offered to me:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle front leaf spring, 2200 lbs capacity
The other ones the manufacturer offers:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle heavy duty front leaf spring, 3000 lbs capacity
Which would be the correct one for my truck? Thanks.
I have a 1995 F-350 4x4 crew cab, long bed, single rear wheel truck with the PowerStroke 7.3 and the E4OD trans. My front springs have two leafs each and appear to be kind of tired after ~330,000 miles. The door sticker indicates that my spring code is T4F.
A local guy has a set of brand new front springs that are supposed to be for the F-350, but a look at the manufacturer's web site seems to show that there are two offerings for my year truck.
The ones being offered to me:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle front leaf spring, 2200 lbs capacity
The other ones the manufacturer offers:
1980 - 1997 F350 with solid axle heavy duty front leaf spring, 3000 lbs capacity
Which would be the correct one for my truck? Thanks.
You want the 3000b capacity. For 2 reasons. 1. you have a big block/diesel 2. you have a crewcab
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Laughing Gas
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I think that answers that question. Oh well, if anyone in DFW wants to know where to get a brand new pair of the 2200lb springs for $80 (not $80 each, $80 for the pair) private message me.
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have 96 model same truck. what did you end up doing? am somewhat interested in springs if you still have them. don't want front end higher than rear with heavier springs. not sure which to use....please let me know how what u did and how it turned out
thanks
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Laughing Gas
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Decided not to get these springs for the reasons Diesel_Brad gave, plus the fact that I'm going to be sticking a RanchHand style bumper on in a few months. Am looking for the higher rated springs instead.
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ok that sounds reasonable. well do you know what the oem springs were rated at. just really enjoyed the ride and level truck with 4" rear blocks. also who can sell 2200 springs for $80 set...might be interested in that
thanks
thanks
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ok thanks anyway. being a female with a truck in need of repair is not easy to find reputable mechanic. have had several different "must have" springs from different sellers online from 750#, 2200, 3468 and 43+ so more confused than ever since each tell me they are OEM replacement for my code. just trying to get same thing on there now. enjoy reading yalls posts....i'm sure they will help me to find the right choice eventually.
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Laughing Gas
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ok thanks anyway. being a female with a truck in need of repair is not easy to find reputable mechanic. have had several different "must have" springs from different sellers online from 750#, 2200, 3468 and 43+ so more confused than ever since each tell me they are OEM replacement for my code. just trying to get same thing on there now. enjoy reading yalls posts....i'm sure they will help me to find the right choice eventually.
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Have you considered swapping your springs to Super-Duty springs?
From what I hear, the swap isn't too difficult and there are companies that offer RSK's for the front to get an even better ride quality.
From what I hear, the swap isn't too difficult and there are companies that offer RSK's for the front to get an even better ride quality.
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Here's the problem with that idea (for me):
My clearance lights already don't have a whole lot of margin in a lot of the older parking garages I have to park in. The above pics are with an ostensible 6' 11" overhead.
I *already* don't fit in this one except at the very entrance where there's little plumbing. Not a bad thought but sadly impractical for me.
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