63' Rear Leaf Spring Count
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63' Rear Leaf Spring Count
I have a 63 step side f100 with the little 6 and three on tree.
I snapped off a lower rear shock mount.(the stud itself) Where can I get a replacement and are these simply a shoulder bolt? If I can get the stud, I have no issue with drilling out and welding back in.Edit: Figured out
Now for the big picture: This one has always sat high in the rear. I'm not sure how many leafs should be in the rear. I am thinking if a reduce to 5, I can lower it a bit and have it sit more or less level. But I have never done this, so I don't know what removing 3 leaves will do. Will this make it ride considerably rougher? Any need for angle shims at this level of lowering? What pinion angle should I be shooting for? Still need help with this part!
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I snapped off a lower rear shock mount.(the stud itself) Where can I get a replacement and are these simply a shoulder bolt? If I can get the stud, I have no issue with drilling out and welding back in.Edit: Figured out
Now for the big picture: This one has always sat high in the rear. I'm not sure how many leafs should be in the rear. I am thinking if a reduce to 5, I can lower it a bit and have it sit more or less level. But I have never done this, so I don't know what removing 3 leaves will do. Will this make it ride considerably rougher? Any need for angle shims at this level of lowering? What pinion angle should I be shooting for? Still need help with this part!
Thank you!
Last edited by Wolfracing; Aug 10, 2015 at 02:41 PM. Reason: No responses yet, and fixed one problem already
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'63 Rear Leaf Spring Count
1963 F100 2WD: 8 leaf spring pack with 1025 lbs. load rate / 8 leaf spring pack with 1700 lbs. load rate / 9 leaf spring pack with 1650 lbs. load rate.
1964 F100 2WD: 5 leaf spring pack with 950 lbs. load rate / 6 leaf spring pack with 1650 lbs. load rate.
1965/67 F100 2WD: 5 leaf spring pack with 950 lbs. load rate / 6 leaf spring pack with 1250 lbs. load rate / 9 leaf spring pack with 1650 lbs. load rate.
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It's curious why this sat with such a rake. I don't mind some extra height in the back, but this one is kind of extreme. It's possible it is sitting lower in the front due to age, making it seem worse. We never load this thing at all. We will see what the 5 does, and if it is a disaster.
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