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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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1983 F150 Leaf Conversion?

Hey
I got a 1983 f150 that has the coils with the radius arms. Does anyone know if its possible to swap the coils out and put leaf springs on it instead, i need to get rid of those radius arms mounts for a custom fab. Help me out here guys
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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1983 F150 Leaf Conversion?

You'd have to modify the frame horn (front) to accept a shackle like F-250s have. Take a look at one in a junkyard or parking lot.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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yea i figured id have to do some modifications, im puttin a 66 f100 on it and i think the radius arms are gonna be in the way for the body mounts but maybe i can customize somethin bitchin, coils do have their pros and cons jus like leafs, but id still like any info on this subject from anyone else
 
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 12:21 AM
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SAS it baby

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