My ride height would look a bit better if she was level. not really looking to 'lift' her or much but from what my buddy says just look for front springs that are 2in taller for the front. (2in difference from rear height to front height right now)
If that's the case, what springs do you recommend and is that all i'd want to do? I have a pack of Energy Suspension box for all the front that's in my garage and ready too. Since we are going to be in there anyways.. might as well order the springs. I also noticed my springs now don't have those spring cups / lower mount/lower seats? . is that fine or is there some i should have?

thanks. truck in my sig.

 

JBG has leveling springs.


Your rig should have the coil mounts... if it doesn't then you're gonna need them. According to turbohunter, there are two versions. I suggest surfing his thread because he used a 78/79 D44 and his 74 cups were a hair too small.

 

Thanks man. "leveling springs", i see.
I just emailed bronco graveyard.

 

Here it be: 1-2 Leveling Kit, Black Bushings-Broncograveyard.com

 

yah that one. thanks.
I already have those bushings in a box from Energy Suspension (red). Had to email them to see about just springs. plus, i checked and my truck doesn't have those spring boots at all.

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making my list.
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Coil...uctinfo/23202/

 

Just an fyi. When I had my 79 f150 I replaced front springs with a set of "heavy duty" coil springs. I think they were moog brand. It leveled out the front/rear pretty dang close. And they were quite a bit cheaper than aftermarket leveling springs. Could also have been just the difference between new springs and 20 year old springs.

 

My 79 F150 had a rake to it back in 1985 when I got it. I installed new Moog heavy duty front coils soon after, it looked the same. I've lived with it since, you sort of get used to it after 25+ years.

If I were to fix it, I'd look to the rear. I'd remove the blocks between the spring & axle & install something a few inches shorter. Shorter blocks, some new U bolts, & you're done.

 

I would do this too. When you mess with the front you have other things that become out of spec, like the trac bar and caster angle. However 1-2" isn't going to make much difference.

 

I wonder how much a difference there will be once my old worn our rubber bushings for the front are swapped for new pu. That and adding at least the spring boots/seats.
trying to find links. would be nice to find pu of those.

 

looks like I don't have them eh? No rubber between the springs and mounts. Unless it's so dirty under my skirt i can't tell.

 

There are no bushings for the springs just the c-bushings around the axle and the radius arm end bushings, none of which would affect ride height.

 

Oh. ok thanks. I was looking for some rubber to replace. no wonder I can't find them for sale. lols.
Since we are going to be in there, just wondering what else to have ready to replace. Springs, might as well get fresh ones.

 

Looking good I see new ball joints, a new exhaust pipe and maybe a new front axle u joint?

Yes just getting new coil springs (leveling ones from JBG) or some 2wd F250/HD ones might do it?

I think someone sells a rubber type coil lift spacer for our year, like on new style trucks. But new coils is the way to go.

 

Sweet yah will do. Thanks. Might as well get some shocks in the cart too. Those are pretty cheap.
ey, the whole driveline is new and bits. Pretty much all that hasn't been touched is the suspension, tranny and transfer, paint and body. have new floor pans ready to drop in this week, weather stripping, etc.

 

Ah... I thought you siad you were missing the spring cups. Just to reiterate, there is no insulator between the spring and the coil cup.

I don't consider myself a neat freak but working on mostly grease- and dirt-free truck is more enjoyable versus getting all filthy which I personally equate with "work". Do yourself a favor and visit a DIY carwash with a pocketful of quarters and blast all that gunk away. That way you can actually get real picture of what parts lie beneath and what yer dealing with.

Have fun!