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Leaf Spring Suspension Replacement help

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Old 07-12-2015, 11:53 PM
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Leaf Spring Suspension Replacement help

I currently bought a F250 4x4 dualCab Long bed (Not Dually)

Both my front springs are broken due to an accident.

I read F81A AFD RPN 0779 Drivers front side

I would like to replace both of them without being overpriced at the dealer.

Maybe ebay replacement?

I did my research "google" with no success..

This is my First F250 and need your help..

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Also would like to replace my Motorcraft shocks
Now has
Front ASH-12302
Rear
ASH-23372

Rancho?
Bilstein?

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Should I go with Drilled Slotted Rotors or Same?
Ceramic or Semi Metallic brakes?

Any help would be great.. Thank you!!!
 
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Old 07-13-2015, 01:18 AM
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Try SD Truck Springs or ATS which is a site sponsor. They have the right springs for your truck.

No help with the shocks.

I bought slotted and drilled rotors with Hawk LTS pads for the front of my F-250 and they are great.
 
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Old 07-13-2015, 05:34 PM
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I just recently put a set of rear springs in, from ATS. Great customer service, and very friendly and helpful on the phone.

Bilsteins, I think, are overpriced for a truck application. What shock you choose needs to be matched to the intended use, as well as budget. Definitely don't buy the cheap ones though. Especially in such a heavy application. They won't last, and they won't work well. Stick to a mid or upper product line from a well known quality company. Rancho is fine, but so it Gabriel and Monroe.

For brakes, I did Powerstop 1click brake kits for both the front and rear. I got mine from either Autoanything or RockAuto; I don't remember which. It has drilled and slotted rotors, red powder coated calipers, and I chose the Z36 extreme truck and tow ceramic pads. I use ceramic pads on anything I do brakes on, assuming they are available for the application. Much better fade resistance, and a lot less brake dust.
 
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